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Joan Meadows
<p>Joan Cecilia Meadows was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 27, 1924. She transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 10, 2024, months shy of reaching a century on this earth.</p><p><br></p><p>Boss and Josie Billbrew embraced and adopted Joan and brought her back to Atlanta from Cincinnati, where she was raised with love and adoration within the Banks/Spence and McMichael families. She grew up in the vibrant South Atlanta community on Crogman Street at the intersection of Brown Avenue. She attended South Atlanta Public School and the esteemed Booker T. Washington High School.</p><p><br></p><p>In 1947, she married Grady Meadows, Sr., blending their families with his children Dorothy and Grady Jr. and her firstborn Fred. Together, they conceived five children: Josephine, Cecil, Linda, Gary, and David.</p><p><br></p><p>Known affectionately as "JoAnn" among her acquaintances, Joan lived a remarkable life dedicated to serving Christ and her community. She devoted countless hours to volunteer work at Luther Judson Price High School, Georgia Avenue Equal Opportunity Association (EOA) and served on several PTA boards. She also played an integral role in the South Atlanta League and reunion committee. Joan was also a devoted citizen as an election poll worker in Fulton County Georgia.</p><p><br></p><p>After pursuing educational studies as a para-professional, Joan spent 23 fulfilling years at the Southside Community Health Center, providing invaluable social work services assisting deprived patients.</p><p><br></p><p>Her spiritual journey led her through various congregations, from Emmanuel Baptist Church to West Hunter Street Baptist Church, under the guidance of Rev. Dr. Ralph D. Abernathy, where she engaged in ministry, including singing in the choir and participating in the Juanita Abernathy Missionary Circle. Following Dr. Abernathy's passing, she found a new home at Providence Missionary Baptist Church (PMBC) under Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley, where she immersed herself into ministry work with enthusiasm, serving on various committees and in administrative roles.</p><p><br></p><p>After the Atlanta Stadium opened in 1965, Joan worked at the stadium briefly and became an Atlanta Braves fan FOR LIFE. She loved her Braves and would hardly miss a televised game.</p><p><br></p><p>She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Meadows, Sr., son Fred Wyatt Jr., and daughters Linda R (David) Oliver and Dorothy Meadows. Their memories and legacies will continue to inspire those who love them.</p><p><br></p><p>Joan is survived by her adored children, Josephine (Wallace) Allen, Cecil J. (Gayle) Meadows, Sr., Gary A. (Evelyn) Meadows, David B. (Renae) Meadows, Grady (Ida) Meadows Sr., and Jimmy Meadows. Granny-Jo's legacy will always live on through her 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Nephews, nieces, and cousins from the Banks-Spence, McMichael, and Meadows families. She was adored by her church members and others who loved her as their own.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://online.fliphtml5.com/cwdrv/jrgi/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View program here</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>October 27, 1924 - February 10, 202410/27/192402/10/2024
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