Jeanette "Jan" Demitria Meador
September 22, 1938 ~ July 13, 2024
Jeanette Demitria Meador (Jan) fell asleep in the Lord on July 13, 2024 after a brave nine year battle with cancer.
Jan was born in Washington, D.C. on September 22, 1938, and has been a resident of Philippi since 1975 She worked at Broaddus Hospital in several capacities for 26 years before retiring in 2002. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends both in person and online, where she was also quite active in social media groups on Facebook. She loved listening to Elvis, watching Hallmark Christmas movies, Lifetime movies, and keeping up with “Days of Our Lives” and “General Hospital.” She was a fan of Dairy King’s strawberry milkshakes made with raspberry ice cream, and loved it even more when she could enjoy it with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband Don, her two adult children Don, Jr. and Jackie, Her sisters Marian Ralph and Rosalie Jaccino, grandchildren Emily & Alec Ward, Daniel Herrera, Nicholas Herrera, David Meador, and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Hattie Thomas, her sisters Lorraine Williams and Eunice Padgett, and her brother Adeeb Thomas.
If you would like to make a donation in her name, please feel free to donate to WV Caring, 169 Diamond Street, Elkins, WV 26241 (wvcaring.org) or to the Chordoma Foundation at www.chordomafoundation.org.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Wright Funeral Home, 220 N. Walnut Street, Philippi, WV 26416. Friends and family may pay their respects at 1:00 PM, and the Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00 PM.
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We are so sorry to learn of your loss. I remember your mom from the hospital as my mom worked there also, and they would often talk and occasionally worked in the same office. Prayers for comfort and peace for your family.
David & Sandy Taylor
My heart & love go out to her husband Don, Sr., her son, Don, her daughter, Jackie, all of Jan’s grandchildren & greats too, her sister, Rosalie, & all of her family & friends. Jan was one beautiful soul that will always remain in my heart. Rest well my friend.
In memory of Jeanette “Jan” Demitria Meador, Doris Riegel lit a candle
Favorite memories I have with Jan is meeting up with her and Don at Dairy King and enjoying some ice cream. Sometimes just a few of us, sometimes a big group. But always a good time. You will be missed, Jan. I hope you get a chance to meet my parents. And I know I will see them and you again…Rest in Peace dear friend, you deserve it 💙💛❤️
I always loved seeing her posts on FB on the first of each month, telling Don how proud she was of him and sending Rabbit greetings. That always made me smile. She was so proud of her family… and a beautiful soul. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Although we never met, Jeanette brightened many days with her always cheerful and uplifting Facebook posts. I already miss seeing them. 🙏🏻
My deepest condolences, Don . Your mother’s sparkle will be missed by so many , but her light will shine brightly from the heavens for all eternity.
May God bless and keep you all in His care.
In memory of Jeanette “Jan” Demitria Meador, Holly Bradley lit a candle
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Sending the family love and prayers for comfort.
Jan, you were my second mom. You made me laugh until I cried, gave me the Mom Look when I needed it, and put up with shenanigans that would try the patience of a saint. One of my favorite memories of you is when you told a story about Donnie from when he was a baby. You “saw red,” and Don Sr. kept reminding you “he’s just a child.” I’m still laughing. and I’m still loving you, always and always. The world is not the same without you in it. May God bless and keep Don Sr., Donnie, Jackie, and all who love you, and may your memory be eternal, Beloved.
Dad2, Donnie, Jackie and family,
I loved Jan. She was my bonus mom, Mom2. I will miss her smile, her laugh, her FB posts throughout the day. She loved and is greatly loved in return. Mom2 will be missed by me more than words can express. I love you all. You are in my prayers, as always.
Aunt Jeanette was always such a kind person and we loved her so much. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love to the family. Sorry for your loss
The service was beautiful! Thank you for sharing this special memorial. All my love and prayers! Monica
In memory of Jeanette “Jan” Demitria Meador, Melisa lit a candle
My deepest condolences to my cousins Jackie and Donnie and my Uncle Don. I will always cherish the moments as a child growing up with my Aunt Jeanette I have such good memories with her. One of the hardest times for me as a child is when they all moved to West Virginia because we always spent our weekends together having our lunches at Hardee’s. Aunt Jeanette always managed to stay in touch and we spent a lot of time during the summers together. A memory I have which is way too long to get into, made me realize in that moment that my Aunt Jeanette must be a comedian, she always made me laugh, always lightened up the moment and knew how to make make me smile. Aunt Jan, I love you. I miss you and will always have you on my mind and in my heart.❤️ May god rest her sweet soul☦️🤍🙏🏼