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Kelly Marie Zak Meeks

Kelly Marie Zak Meeks obituary, Charleston, SC

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Kelly Meeks Obituary

Kelly Marie Zak Meeks SUMTER, SC - Kelly Marie Zak Meeks, 35, of Sumter, SC, wife of Brian Matthew Meeks, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, September 11, 2012, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC, MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road, at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel. Kelly was born September 9, 1976 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of Alvin Stanley Zak and Kathleen Devlin Zak Lollis. She graduated from Bishop England High School, attended Newberry College and received her bachelors degree from the College of Charleston. She was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. She is survived by her husband Brian Matthew Meeks of Sumter, SC; father, Alvin Stanley Zak (Flo) of North Charleston; mother, Kathy Marie Lollis (Wes) of Fountain Inn, SC; mother-in-Law, Doris Meeks of North Charleston; father-in-law, Edward J. Meeks (Barbara) of England; son, Jeremy Meeks of Sumter, SC; daughter, Sierra Meeks of Sumter, SC; and sisters, Jodi Zak-St. John of Missoula, MT and Marci Zak of Charleston. She was predeceased by a son, Nathan Thomas Meeks. "She's an angel with a heart of gold." Memorials may be made to Charleston Autism Academy, 480 Jessen Lane, Daniel Island, SC 29492. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 8 to Sep. 9, 2012.

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Sister Stella Maris Craven

September 25, 2012

Dear Kathy, Al, Jodi and Marci,

My heartfelt condolences to all of you on your loss of Kelly. I would have been present for her wake and funeral, but I was out of town and only learned of her passing when I returned to Charleston. I have fond memories of all of you from COK-SM. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.

September 12, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers through this difficult time.
Warmly,
Lynn and Jim Beltz

Patricia and Ryan Haigler

September 12, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about Kelly.You are in our thoughts and prayers.May you find peace in this most difficult time.

Karen Byrd

September 11, 2012

Kelly I remember you in college and that beautiful smile. You are a beautiful girl and a wonderful wife and Mother. Please give Shana a hug for me....I love you sweetie....

Katherine Albright (townsend)

September 11, 2012

I met Kelly at c of c basketball camp and became friends instantly. We lost touch during high school but reconnected through fb. She was such an
outgoing fun loving person. She touched so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family! Rest in peace Kelly!

Ruby Parker

September 11, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jamiel Kadri

September 11, 2012

Dear Brian, Mrs. Kathy, Mr. Zak, Jodi, Marci & family: I can't properly express how saddened I am by Kelly's passing. I have great memories and will always remember Kelly's sweet smile, disposition and the way she cared for others. She was a great friend and Christ truly shined through her to those she came in contact with. God Bless all of you.

Kimberly Comfort

September 10, 2012

Kelly will be missed. I thank God for the opportunity to have known her. She was a unique and kind soul. God bless the family!

Lovee Watts

September 10, 2012

Kelly was truly a gem. I will always remember that smile while we ran our laps at Newberry College. She was such a wonderful athlete. Family, I pray for your strength during these hard times. May God keep and comfort you.

God Bless,

Lovee Mckinney Watts

Sarah Kilpatrick

September 10, 2012

Kathy, Al, Jodi and Marci-we are so sorry to hear this news. Kelly was a beautiful girl and a great basketball player. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers!!!! Bill and Sarah Kilpatrick-Emily Ruth and Ashley Ruth Strange

Betty Baker

September 10, 2012

Sorry for your loss. She was very sweet young lady.
Betty Baker=Heritage Trust

Erin Eskey

September 10, 2012

I have known the Zak family since I was born in Pittsburgh, PA. Our families moved to Charleston, SC together. I have spent many holidays and non-holidays with Kelly and her family in Mt Pleasant. She was a GREAT person and my heart is very heavy knowing that she is gone. My visit was short but I knew you knew I was there by your bedside that day I came to visit. You will be missed by sooo many Kelly. I will pray for your childern and family daily.... RIP Kelly.

September 10, 2012

We're so sorry for your loss. I will always remember looking up to Kelly when we played basketball as little girls. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kelly White

September 10, 2012

Rest in peace Kelly. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Mary Rockwell Game

September 10, 2012

I am so sorry for this terrible loss. Kelly was such a beautiful person and we are praying for your family. Rest in peace, Kelly.
Mary and James Game

Corinne McCung

September 10, 2012

Rest in Peace Kelly. You will be greatly missed! Your Family is in my thoughts and prayers.

MARCUS LUX

September 10, 2012

You will be missed so much Kelly. I will be there at the memorial in spirit from Afghanistan. My heart and prayers will always go out to your family.

Rosemary Chapman

September 10, 2012

To all of the family - My thoughts and prayers surround you. Everyone is so sad and I know Kelly will be missed.

Cely Ackley

September 9, 2012

Kelly you will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to your family and your children.

Virginia Stith

September 9, 2012

God bless you Kelly and your family. Go be at peace with Him.

Kelly (Vance) Irvine

September 9, 2012

I was so sad to hear about Kelly. We both grew up in Candle Wood. Sending prayers to her family and friends.

Moebes

September 9, 2012

Kathy, Al, Jody, and Marci, the Moebes family is so sorry for your loss. We know Kelly will be at peace now and forever and pray this thought will get you through this terrible loss. Linda, Rudy, Emily and Brandon

Millie & Larry Utt

September 9, 2012

Kelly, may you rest in peace, in the arms of God's, and may God bless your family and all who love you and will miss you.

Jennifer Jones

September 9, 2012

Went to Bishop England with Kelly and she was always such a kind person with a warm smile and big heart..Thinking of her family, friends, husband and children at this time...RIP Kelly...It was an honor and a blessing to have known you.

Michele Bello

September 9, 2012

To Al and Flo and the family.
We are saddened by the loss of your oldest daughter taken to soon before her birthday.
Stay strong for your other two daughters to help them with the loss of there sister.
You are a great dad and we love you.
Michele Bello and Mike Bello

Machelle Hoffman

September 9, 2012

Kelly you will be greatly missed. May your smile be felt in the hearts and memories of all who met you...I know that is the image that is burned into mine. I will pray for your family that your light will still guide them throughout their lives. You will be missed.

September 9, 2012

Kelly may you rest in peace.May your family heal.And your memory will always cause them to smile.

Terri Bivens

September 9, 2012

Al and Flo, prayers go out to you at this difficult time.

Jessica Teeters

September 9, 2012

Kelly, I am so honored to have met you. God put you in my life and it was such a blessing. You have always been genuinely caring, kind, and giving. You always wanted to help, such an admirable quality. Happy Birthday dear friend, as you spend it with Jesus in all His glory. Best birthday ever! I am sure you are with Nathan as you watch over your familiy and loved ones. We will meet again one day Kelly, until then, RIP.

Mary Louise Morrison

September 9, 2012

To Kelly's family and loved ones, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a beautiful person and I'm so glad I got to know her and her family.

barbara badger

September 9, 2012

kelly you will be missed very much

Lynette Puskaric

September 9, 2012

Kelly I'm going to miss you and all the times I got to spend with you. You were like the sister I never had. I was able to call you an be able to talk to you at any hour of the night when I needed to talk. Please watch over me and give Nathan baba and pappy Zak a hug and kiss for me. I love you Kelly and I miss you a lot. R.I.P.

Jill Battiste

September 9, 2012

Beautiful friend, you were taken way too soon. I will never forget you or your sweet voice. I'm honored to have been a part of your life since we were little. I wish I could be at your funeral. Rest in peace sweet angel and happiest of birthdays to you. With all my love...

Jaison,Megan,Austyn and Kaitlyn Malloy

September 9, 2012

To my family down there and all over the country, Kelly will be missed and we have a heavy heart knowing that she is gone. God bless all of you and my she rest in peace eternally.

Jennifer Condon-Rogers

September 9, 2012

Kathy, Alvin, Jodi, and Marci, my heart hurts deeply for your loss. I have great memories of my friendship with Kelly during our middle school years and playing basketball together. I always wished I was even near as good as she was on the court! You guys were like family to me and like the sisters I never had. Brian, Jeremy, and Sierra, although I have not met you, I know how much love she had for all of you. I wish all of you peace as you go through this difficult time.

Much Love,
Jennifer

Matt Roberts

September 9, 2012

I didnt know you but im a friend of your sister Marci Zak and my Heart and Prayers are with the Family and Friends.

Denise Ponist Tovlin

September 9, 2012

So sorry for such a devastating loss at such a young age. My prayers and sympathy go out to the whole family. You now have a special angel watching over you.

Tara Davis

September 9, 2012

Kelly , its been years but I remember the candle wood days ! RIP and we will see you again one day '

Gerie Schohn

September 9, 2012

So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Kelly from COK-SM School. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marie Devlin

September 9, 2012

Your bright smile and caring and loving ways will be missed. Love you Kelly. Go in Peace.

Love Aunt Marie

Shawnette Mathias

September 9, 2012

Kelly was a wonderful woman and a great friend. She will be missed. I hope the family can find strength to get through this tough time.

Tricia Cooper

September 9, 2012

Kelly was a wonderful person and I am so glad that I had the pleasure of knowing her, even if it was for a short time. My kids LOVED her and she will be missed. Rest in peace, Kelly.

Kristie Nosich

September 8, 2012

My heart is heavy tonight. I remember growing up with Kelly and her family when our parents all hung out together. Please know that I'm praying for all of you during this difficult time and I pray for peace. I love you all. May you rest in peace Kelly.

Ronda Gibson

September 8, 2012

Kelly's light will continue to shine on here family. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless

Amanda Simon

September 8, 2012

To All of Kelly's family...my heart goes out to each one of you during this difficult time. I will continue to pray for each and everyone of you. You should have peace knowing that you all have a special angel looking down on you know. I will miss you Kelly...I remember growing up with you until you moved...so many happy memories. You will be greatly missed by all that you touched.

Lauren Deluca courcoux

September 8, 2012

Love and hugs to all of you. She will be greatly missed!

Glenn&Kandy Norwood

September 8, 2012

Kathy, Wes, and family,we are so sorry dor your loss. We love you.

amy kissell

September 8, 2012

Saddened with the news. Never easy to hear of such a young mothers' passing. Thoughts and prayers and reflection

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