Rita Marie Palmer Meeks
Rita Marie Palmer Meeks, 86, of Washington, died Sunday, February 7, 2021, peacefully in her home.
She was born May 14, 1934, in Loddon, England, a daughter of the late Edward Arthur and Hilda Marie Young Palmer. She came to live in America March 11, 1954.
On March 20, 1954, Rita married Bill Meeks, who survives.
Rita loved going out to dinner and traveling, dart ball, bingo and playing the lottery. She also enjoyed feeding the birds, watching Westerns and Hallmark channels.
Surviving, in addition to her husband of 66 years, are two sons, Billy (Jackie) Meeks Jr. and Gerald Palmer; four daughters, Sandy Wise, Susan (Dean) Jungo, Lisa (Paul) Woods and Julie (John) St. Vincent; three brothers, Dennis, Tony and Terry; three sisters, Edna, Delia and Carmel; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
Rita was predeceased by a son, Chris John Meeks; a sister, Evie; a son-in-law, David R. Wise; and great- great-granddaughter Serenity.
Rita loved her family very much. She had a beautiful soul and will be missed by many.
Due to Covid-19, all services are private.
Arrangements are entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.
Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.