Barbara Ann Meeker, 90, of Twin Lakes died on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Hudson Grande Senior Living.
Barbara was born September 18, 1928 in Kent to James and Vivian (Poulton) Shepherd. She was a graduate of Kent State University High School. She owned and operated Barb Meeker's Kent Travel. She was a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents; and was a world traveler. She was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church, Kent Coterie II, Twin Lakes Country Club, and the KSU Presidents Club.
She is survived by her daughter, Merry Ann (Kermit) Houser of Freedom, PA; son, Rick (Cindy) Meeker of Lewis Center; daughter-in-law, Kathi Meeker of Kent; grandchildren, Nathan (Shi Hyun) Meeker of Akron, Meghan (Scott) Meeker-Roger of Fairlawn, Brian (Jennifer) Meeker of North Canton, Kristin (Nate) Meeker-Hull of Cannon Beach, OR; Heather Foldi of North Ridgeville; Merry Elizabeth (Neel) Bhattacharjee of Syracuse, NY; and Kermit (MC) Houser of Wexford, PA; eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert R. Meeker in 2016; and son, Randy Meeker in 1999.
Calling hours will be held 5-7 PM Thursday, December 20th at Bissler and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday December 21st at the United Methodist Church of Kent with Rev. Dr. David Palmer and Rev. Douglas Denton officiating. Burial will follow at Standing Rock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Methodist Church of Kent, 1435 E. Main Street, Kent, OH 44240 or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Northeast Ohio Affiliate, 10819 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106.
Visitation
DEC
20.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory
628 W Main Street
Kent
Funeral Service
DEC
21.
11:00 AM
United Methodist Church of Kent
1435 E. Main Street
Kent, OH, 44240
Committal Service
DEC
21
Standing Rock Cemetery
Kent
OH, 44240