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The Aguayos posted a condolence
Saturday, September 11, 2021
We first met Jackie and the Meachum family in 1968 when we became part of the Mariners Harbor families. She was always one I turned to for advice on everything from raising children to straightening my hair to dealing with marriage! Her smile and no nonsense attitude were unforgettable. Even my husband Willie would call her for advice on diaper changing! We moved upstate after awhile, then out West, then Hawaii and Puerto Rico but always managed to make time to visit Jackie and Meachum over the years. Our last trip to NY before moving back to Vegas was in 2018 when we stopped to visit with them. Though we would just call from our car and ask if they were home and we’d visit only a few hours it felt like we’d never been gone very long. We’d continue our visit where we’d left off in 2016! We will miss Jackie for just a little while and when she wakes up to a paradise earth with a healthy body we’ll be among the many in line waiting to hug her and take up where we left off, just like the old days when we’d sit down for a few hours to catch up. Our prayers are with you, Meachum family, we’ll all miss her but it will be harder for you all as we wait patiently til we see her again. Our love and prayers will be with you and Jehovah will comfort you in his loving arms as he wipes your tears of grief and rejoice with us when they turn to tears of joy at the resurrection.
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Tillie Jamison Posted Sep 22, 2021 at 11:05 AM
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Stephen A Gill posted a condolence
Sunday, September 5, 2021
In 1970, I was assigned to the Meachum Book Study. In my haste to get there on time, I slipped on the ice. I cut my knee and ripped my pants. I sat down, trying not to be noticed but "eagle eyed" Jackie saw blood. It was time for the meeting to start but she insisted on cleaning and bandaging the wound. Afterwards, we started the meeting. She always looked after me and the other Bethelites. When Gladys and I were interested in marriage, she was a big support. As the years passed, we always enjoyed our visits as we came from Mississippi. First as a couple, then as a family. Our conversations would pick up where we left off. In 2014, we visited with our children and grandchildren. We bought gifts for the family. Jackie was insistent in giving me something. She asked Meachum, "Where is the tie that I just bought you?" He said, "I'm wearing it". She said, "Take it off and give it to Steve, I will get you another one." Meachum took it off without a word but he did have a look. I wore that tie on Saturday, during Jackie's memorial service. I will continue to treasure that tie as a reminder of what a kind, giving, caring and above all, a spiritual minded person that Jackie was. You did have a treasure, Meachum and Jehovah will remember her for good. Stephen A Gill 228-861-6869
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Tillie Jamison Posted Sep 22, 2021 at 10:34 AM
What a great remembrance of our dear Jackie Steve and I loved the story about the tie. I have a little, octagon-shaped, glass bottle with OTC pain medication she recommended - it did not take away the pain but that little glass bottle will always be a reminder of her loving care & concern.
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Belva Journiette posted a condolence
Saturday, September 4, 2021
At times like this, how wonderful it is that we know Jehovah! The hope He has given us is a marvelous one! We all will have the opportunity to see our loved ones who are sleeping in death in the near future! And what a joy it will be for the Family to be reunited with her and seeing her healthy and praising Jehovah especially then! And for those of us who did not have the.privilege to know her personally, we will have the opportunity to meet her … after all, we will have eternity to meet and get to know all of our brothers and sisters! We look forward to that! However, for now, please know that you all are in our love and prayers- collectively and individually.
With love,
Sister Ruth Williams - Valley View Congregation - Roanoke, VA
Sister Belva Journiette - Salem Congregation - Salem, VA
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Lisa Marrone posted a condolence
Saturday, September 4, 2021
Jackie, my second mom growing up. My mother's dear friend became my dear friend. We had a special affection for each other & I will miss her greatly. Just a phone call & able to catch up & of course she'd give me encouraging words, even counsel in a loving manner, she was so full of wisdom. Never if, but when, we meet up with loved ones in the paradise, we have so much to tell them, she would say. She one time expressed that she couldn't wait to show them the new Bible, the revised edition. Faith & strength to endure through trials is an example Jackie has left for me & I know for so many others. Jackie was always so dignified in the beautiful way she kept herself & her home. Her high respect for her husband was, "well let me check with Meachum!" I just love it, always following Jehovah God's arrangement. Sunday gatherings at the Meachum's after the meeting will always be a great memory. Jackie making sure everyone fixed themselves a plate of the amazing spread of delicious food, & of course Brother Meachum's famous banana pudding. More important was the encouraging association of families, bethelites, that Jackie adopted & friends of all ages welcomed into their home. Jackie knew that I was stuck on my mom & shy, so she said, "go in field service & walk around at the KH." Well I did, & like Jackie, I had the privilege of pioneering. Sitting by her side growing up & talking on the phone, even not too long ago, despite long distance will definitely be missed. Again, she said "It's our job to make sure we make it to the new system, to meet up with our loved ones." So that is what I'm using to carry myself through this difficult time, so I can be with her again in paradise. Parents are special, Jackie & Brother Meachum, second parents, were just always there to talk to. Value every minute, while we have them with us. I am still here to talk to, Brother Meachum. Savor the memories to keep it real, & when our families can reunite in the new world. My daughter, husband & I send our love to the Meachum family & will keep you in thoughts & prayers. - Lisa Marrone (Segarra)
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Friday, September 3, 2021
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She was beautiful, inside and out; a loving wife and mother and a great friend and I will miss her until I see her again in the resurrection in the Paradise earth. Rest well my dear sister, you deserve it. The boy in the photo with Jackie is my son Mike who we will also see again in the resurrection here on the earth. He fell asleep on January 12, 2017. Also in the photo, We were all on vacation in Disney World, Epcot Center, Sea World, Cypress Garden, Florida. We were on our way to a lounge (The Drums of Tahiti) in Sea World for a show and a meal. We all had so much fun that we went again the very next summer. And we will do it yet again when you and Mike come home in the resurrection . We will have big fun just like before.
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Margie & Ralph Segarra posted a condolence
Friday, September 3, 2021
Jackie was one of my best friends in my life.
Segarras & Meachums has always gone together, as many know from the Mariners Harbor Congregation. Our husbands are dear friends to this day. We go way back. We met in our 20's, at Staten Island Clinic, having babies. We lived just across the parking lot from each other & continued to have children, close in age, her seven & me six. We had real good times, laughing about giving each other advice, shared health remedies, cleaning tips, recipes, went out in field service together & encouraged each other when needed. Jackie loved Puerto Rican food & learned how to make it just right. She especially loved when I would make her soup & expressed that it often helped her feel better. I'm especially happy to have that memory. To know that you can help a friend in a special way, warms the heart. Jackie was always there for me & me for her. We always enjoyed talking about spiritual things as well. Jackie has left a legacy of an amazing spiritual, faithful servant of our God Jehovah, wife, mother, friend & more, she never gave up. Despite living far apart the last sixteen years, our love & friendship stayed just as we were across the parking lot. Our families remain close with memories keeping us bound together & the faith we shared instilling in our children. We have always been family. I feel like an aunt to her kids & and I believe my kids have the same feeling for her. I also hold close to my heart that Jackie entrusted me to take care for her newborn baby girl, immediately after brinbing home from the hospital, her only girl, after having six boys, just so special. We often helped eachother with caring for the kids. We also both have been blessed with loving, caring husbands, & most important, spiritual men. This is a great loss, not being able to talk on the phone with her, for hours sometimes. There will always be a special place in my heart for my friend, Jackie, (Proverbs 17:17). We will see each other real soon, healthy, happy, safe & laughing again together. Picnics, gatherings & dancing is in our future, & feeling well will be incredible. Ralph & I love you Brother Meachum & the rest of your family. Until we meet again...
Margie & Ralph Segarra
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Mickie Perez Evans posted a condolence
Friday, September 3, 2021
Dear Meachum family,
My memories of Jackie are so special. She always smiled, showed extreme kindness and was courageous. She had a great memory and her love of serving Jehovah by pioneering was her joy. I was privileged to help her pioneer by caring for her household. Whatever struggles she faced, she always had a positive attitude. Jackie was always there for me.
Because she had boys, when I had my daughter Arlene, Jackie and Alfred named her “daughter”. The last time Arlene and I visited Jackie, she still called her daughter, even though she had her own.
I look forward to seeing her beautiful smile soon.
Mickie Perez Evans
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Gladys Gill posted a condolence
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Dear, dear Meachum family, I think about all the life lessons I received just knowing your family. I was with you in the Mariner's Harbor congregation between 1965- 1972. Jackie was Proverbs 31:17 - She watches over the activity of her household, And the bread of laziness she does not eat." At 17 years old, I was asked to asked to watch the boys while Brother Meachum worked and Jackie was in the hospital. Why and for how long? I don't remember. What I do remember was that Jackie kept a very orderly and clean house with all those children. Who does that? The boys were very well behaved. I think they were all under 10 years old. Obviously, Jackie instilled in them respect and gratitude. I remembered the look she would give them. Never heard her raise her voice in public. How did she do that? We had Edmund as our (Stephen & Gladys Gill wedding in 1972) ringbearer. Edmund pie- that is what my brother Fruto used to call him. It was Keith Cakes & Cookie Shawn. Why? We will have to find out in paradise! I loved when they would come and visit Wilo & Nelida Aybar (my sister) and play cards. So much joy and laughter! We would enjoyed Brother Meachum conduct the book study (as it was called then) at the Aybar's house and hear Jackie's deep comments. How did she even find the time to study? Over the years, when we would visit Bethel from Mississippi, we always visited the Meachums. Always came away joyful and encouraged. Just love, love your family! Thank you for sharing your parents. Looking forward to seeing Jackie, Jonathan, Edmund and Fruto in Paradise. Gladys Perez Gill (228) 234-6869
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Kathy Adams posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
I came to know Jackie as a young girl in the Mariners Harbor congregation in Staten Island. I remember her family taking up a whole entire row of seats at the Kingdom Hall. She always had a baby in her arms .
I use to go to their apartment with my Aunt Gladys to babysit her six boys. For lunch we made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches , assembly line style . I got to know Darryl, Shawn, Keith, Edmond, Jonathan, and Mark before moving away from New York.
Daniel 12:13 says “ But as for you, go on to the end. You will rest, but you will stand up for your lot at the end of the days. “ Well I , along with many , many , others look forward to the day of your standing up Jackie, to join your family in peace in paradise.
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After 58 years of marriage, they still called each other "Babe". What a union. The 3-way cord bouned them tightly, him, her, and Jehovah.
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Gail Lehman posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Dear Meachum Family, My fondest memory is being in the car with Jackie during field service. My Dad, Tom Wyatt, would be driving and Jackie would be sharing her calls. The projects was a fruitful territory and to work it with Jackie was a pleasure. She knew everyone and they would all invite us in!
To me Jackie was a beautiful Dionne look alike! And when I think now, never a meeting was missed with the children taking up a KH row. I appreciate that now and marvel how it was always done. She will return with all her beauty and wit- please invite me to that reunion!- Love always, Gail (Wyatt) Lehman. 845-541-1493
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To my family: I'd like to send my deepest heartfelt condolences in memory of my loving sister Jackie. Who was not just my older sister, but she was like a mother to me. Who practically raised me from infancy. She imparted wisdom, love and most of all the hope that Jehovah provides in seeing our dead loved one's again. I truly look forward to seeing her again. But in better conditions on the earth. Much love goes out to my brother-in-law Alfred Meachum who took me in as one of his own. May Jehovah continue to bless the rest of the family, children, grandchildren and great-grands.
Much Love
Jack & Debra Chaney
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This is my older Sister. I love her so much. While I am saddened because I will not be able to see her physically for a while, I will see her soon in the resurrection to come. She shared with me the guaranteed promise from the God we both served, Jehovah. Thank you Jackie for making that hope a part of your life and sharing it with me. Brother-in-law, Meachum, I know your grief and loss is great, but you too have the hope of seeing our loved one again. It will come and it will not be late. To all of my nieces and nephews, the grief is immense, but remember what your Mother and Grandmother lived for, no more sickness and no more dying.(Revelation 21:3,4)
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