of Conway, AR
December 21, 1929 - January 21, 2023
Demzel Harmon Meeks, 93, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on January 21, 2023. She was born on December 21, 1929 in Bee Branch, Arkansas to Earnest & Maudie Harmon. She was married for 68 years to the love of her life, Jimmy Meeks. Demzel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons, Joey & Rickey; a granddaughter, Elaine; her son-in-law, Gary; one brother and six sisters.
Demzel worked for a clothing manufacturer as a secretary and model for 15 years. She then opened Jim's Drive-In with her husband, Jimmy. Jim's Drive-In became a fixture of the community for more than 20 years. There they built friendships and memories that last to this day. In 1990, they retired from the restaurant business and moved to Quitman, Arkansas.
Demzel is survived by her daughter, Lynn Wharton; her daughter-in-law, Susan Meeks; four grandchildren, GaryLynn Wharton, Chad Meeks (Holly), Amanda Rodtnick (Kerry) and TC Wharton (Jesse); nine great-grandchildren, Britany, Tyler, Micah, Reece, Alexis, Riley, Griffin, Ally Kate and Hazel. She is also survived by two sisters, Shirley Evans (Jim) and Betty Rhoades.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels.
Meals on Wheels
Faulkner County Senior Center
705 East Siebenmorgen Road
Conway, AR 72032
A visitation will be held at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
There will be a graveside service on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Mayflower Cemetery at 11:00am.
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9 Condolence(s)
Holly Turner Hudson
Friday, January 27, 2023
Aunt Demzels smile, and laugh would light up a room. She will be missed by all. Prayers for all the family.
Denise George Fowler
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Lynn And Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to you and your family
Jarla Colluer
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
What a beautiful lady, inside and out. We loved her for many years....
Anita L Victory
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
You were and always will be Loved and Missed. Welcome to your heavenly home.
John and Peggy Oliver
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for family.
Tiger Hoover Landers
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
My prayers go out to Demzel's family in the loss of a lovely lady.
Gin Sappington Taylor
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
So sorry for your loss, your Mom watched over all of us for years , she would correct us like we was her own and we minded.
Lynn sending prayers for you and family
ronald and bridget watson
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Dear Lynn and family.
I am greatly saddened at the loss of Demzel. I have fond memories of her of when I lived in Arkansas and spent many nights with Lynn. To me, she was a strong and loving person. She was a beautiful lady.
We will hold all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Bridget (Taylor)
Linda Harper
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Loved you as a daughter would her mother. You will be missed but we know you are in a better place.