Obituaries

February 7, 1931 to October 8, 2020

WINAMAC - Geneva A. “Genny” Meade, 89, of Gary (formerly of Star City), passed away at 3:06 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, at Crown Point Christian Village in Crown Point.

She was born Feb. 7, 1931 in Pekin, IL to the late Leo Homer and Anna Harris Britt Kirby. During her high school years, she moved with her family from Illinois to Kentucky. She married Rev. Charles Glass who preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1970. She later married Robert C. Meade who died on May 12, 2004.

She is survived by:
Leo Michael (Connie) Glass, Son
Timothy Glass, Son
Diane Cagle, Daughter
Debra (Mark) Rios, Daughter
Betty Ling, Daughter
15 Grandchildren
11 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Granddaughter
Bernice Knutson, Sister
Lulabelle Riddle, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
4 Infant Sons; 1 Infant Daughter
Eddie Cagle, Son-in-law
Geraldine Williams, Sister
Glada (Paul) Picket, Sister
Kenneth (Lois) Kirby, Brother
Dave Knutson, Brother-in-law
Shorty Riddle, Brother-in-law

Mrs. Meade wore several different hats in life. During her teens in Kentucky it became evident to her siblings that she was a talented writer and singer. Later she worked at Burney Bros. Bakery and Western Electric. While married to her first husband, she humbly accepted the title of pastor’s wife. Through resilience and God’s grace, she was able to create a new life with her second husband. She worked at South Suburban Hospital for many years, where she retired as a scheduler for surgery.

A life is not made up of only who you are related to, but how you choose to live the life you have been given.Mrs. Meade decided to live her life for God. There were many time in her life when she was heart-broken; losing five infant children and both of her husbands was an extremely difficult burden to bear. God, however, was with her every step of the way. She could tell you stories of how He moved in her life. She was a testament that miracles do happen. She will be dearly missed by so many who loved her. May she rest in peace.

A graveside service be at 12 noon Monday, Oct. 12, at Pulaski Presbyterian Community Cemetery in Pulaski, with Bobby Board officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Crown Point Christian Village in Crown Point.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.