Janie Melissa Meade

Achille, OK- Janie Melissa (Anderson) Meade was born on Wednesday, September 3, 1958 in Birmingham, Alabama to James Daniel Anderson and Mary Josephine (Chiles) Anderson. She departed this life into her Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from her home in Achille at the age of 67. Janie was raised in Alabama and has worked in the fast-food service all her life. She married the love of her life, Nickie Meade, on February 27, 1978 in Durant. Janie enjoyed cooking for her family. She had a great time playing Bingo, listening to music, and was a big supporter of the bowling league. Janie’s passion was taking care of the grandkids and great grandkids. She is a member of the Abundant Grace Church in Kingston, Oklahoma. Janie was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Daniel Meade; brother, John David Anderson; and sister, Patricia Hoagland; brothers-in-law, Terry Meade, Larry Meade Sr, Coy Meade, Ray Meade, David Jenkins, Wayne Reynolds, Gary King, Royce Meade, Bill Sammons, John Williams, Mark Ballard, Joe Boegelin, and Royce Chapman; sisters-in-law, Sally Meade and Bertha Buck; and nephews, Chris King, Bo Meade, and Robert Williams; and a niece Kim Meade. She is survived by her husband, Nickie, of the Achille home; children, Amy Meade of Achille, and Kristy Meade and fiancé Brandon Brooks of Ardmore; adopted daughter, LaDonna (McCormack) Garrett of Calera; grandchildren, Shania Meade and boyfriend Daniel, Shawn Meade, Brianna Meade Campbell and husband Herbie, Anna McGee and husband Anthony, DJ Evans, and adopted granddaughter Ashley McCormack; 5 great grandsons, 1 great granddaughter; sisters, Mary King, Margaret Jenkins, and Kathy Ervin; brothers-in-law Bobby Meade and Jerry Meade, and sisters-in-law Vickie Ballard, Betty Sammons, Billy Ruth Williams, Ann Meade, and Kathy Meade. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 18, at Abundant Grace Church in Kingston, Oklahoma. Pastor Marvin Lowry will officiate and Rev. Donna Stephens will read the obituary. The family will have a meal at the church immediately after funeral services. Graveside services will follow at Kemp Cemetery in Kemp, Oklahoma with LaDonna McCormack Garrett, Mikie Harris, Coleton Coleman, Lawrence Scoggins, Larry Meade Jr, Carl Meade, and B.J. Keeling, serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Shawn Meade, Ashley McCormack, and Ashley Strickland. Janie’s family will receive friends and family on Monday, August 17, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brown’s Funeral Home in Durant. The Meade family want to express a deep appreciation to Mays Home Health, Heart to Heart Hospice, Donna Stephens, Ashley Strickland, LaDonna Garrett, Ashley McCormack, Coleton and Mary Meade, for the exceptional care and love bestowed on Janie during her time of illness. Thank you!!! Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/73NRMF28HWPRT8DB

Janie Melissa Meade

September 3, 1958 - August 12, 2026