Lena “Marie” Meeks Bernard, 92, of Jamestown, KY (formerly of Dunnville, KY) passed away at the Fair Oaks Nursing facility in Jamestown. She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021. She was born on September 18, 1928 to the late Gloid & Alice Roberts Meeks in the Pumpkin Chapel Community of Dunnville in Casey County.
Marie was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and caregiver. She loved all of her family, friends & neighbors. She was full of love, laughter, and happiness. Her main hobbies were growing beautiful flowers, gardening, and quilting.
In addition to her parents, Marie was also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Bernard, whom she married in 1961; 3 sisters: Opal Roy (& Elsie) of Windsor, Gladys Emerson (& Elbert) of Windsor, and Beatrice Meeks (who passed away as a child); 2 brothers: Delmer Meeks (& Kathleen) of Dunnville, KY and Chester Meeks (& Lucy) of Indiana.
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter Paula Bernard Barnes (& B.B.) of Jamestown, KY
She raised another daughter: Lisa Emerson Day (& Jim) of Somerset, KY
1 granddaughter: Jalena Barnes Bryant (& Garrett) of Jamestown, KY
1 great-granddaughter: Jacklyn Rae Bryant
1 brother: Argle Meeks (& Phyllis) of Russell Springs, KY
A host of nieces & nephews
Funeral Service: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 1:00pmCT at Thomas Ridge Church with Bro. Mitchell Bunch and Bro. Herschel Lawhorn officiating
Burial: Thomas Ridge Cemetery
Visitation: Beginning at 11:30amCT on Tuesday at Thomas Ridge Church
Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings are required!
Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
