Effie Chappell Meacham, 85, peacefully completed her earthly journey on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023 at her home.
Mrs. Meacham was born Jan. 2, 1938 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Edmond Branson and Gertie Allred Chappell.
She was a graduate of Ellerbe High School and a member of First Presbyterian Church Ellerbe. She grew tobacco with her father and brother for many years. For many years she operated Town and Country Florist in a cabin at her home in Ellerbe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Chappell.
Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Jimmy Meacham; children, Chris Meacham (Beth) and Andy Meacham (Enhuie); grandchildren, Lindsey Hook (David), Kristopher Meacham (Britni), Zackary Meacham (Jennifer), Andrew Meacham and Cody Blades (Matt); great-grandsons, Mattis Blades and Sage Meacham; sister, Marion Smith Covington (Tom); sister-in-law, Carol E. Chappell; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church Ellerbe with the Rev. Stan Layton officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Chappell Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:45–1:45 p.m. Saturday at the church and at other times at the home.
Condolences may be made online at carterfuneral.net.
NOTE: An updated version of this obituary was sent by the funeral home. 3:03 p.m. 12-26-23
