Alice Josephine Meade (nee: Gentry), age 88, of Chardon, Ohio, peacefully passed away on May 2, 2020 at Mapleview Country Villa. Born May 5, 1931 to Isaac Alvin and Grace Virginia (nee: Lovins) Gentry in Kermit, W.V. She married her high school sweetheart Carrol L. Meade on October 2, 1948 in Inez, KY. He was the Captain of the basketball team and she was the Homecoming Queen.
She enjoyed reading, writing poetry and gardening. She volunteered for many different organizations over the years. She was very proud that her husband Carrol and she built their home on Hall Road together in 1956.
Josephine was survived by her children, Deborah K. Smith of Chardon, Dennis I. (Ruth) Meade of Huron and Caryngae (Ralph) Page of Chardon; Grandchildren, Carrie A. (Rick Whepley) Stokes, Darcy (Jason) Bishop, Ralph Page Jr., Melissa Page, Dameon (Jackie) Keller, Jason (Mindy) Meade, Ericka (Bruce) Casagrande, Brian (Ashley) Meade, Aubrey (Brett) Bergeron and Sarah (Adam) Robbins. 15 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Beloved sister to Beulah (Pete) M. Johnston, Annie (Bill) Harp, John Gentry, Roy (Marie) Gentry Sr. and Isaac A. Gentry, Jr.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband Carrol who died on March 14, 2006, siblings, Dolly Billings, George W. Gentry, Billy L. Gentry, Bobby R. Gentry, Lois A. Roark and Jackie D. Gentry and Son in Law, Dale Smith.
The family suggest donations be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 900 South Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80209.
Due to the CDC and Ohio Dept. of Health recommendations for COVID-19, the funeral service and burial will be private family only.
A live streaming link will be available on our website for you to view at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2020. Funeral Service to begin at 12:00 p.m.
Live stream link for Josephine’s service: https://boxcast.tv/view/alice-meade-funeral-service-876492
Arrangements entrusted to the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024.