Anne (Gebhards) Meade

Anne Marie Gebhards Meade passed from her earthly home to her eternal home on February 25, 2019, at the age of 82.  Anne was born on October 12, 1936 in Phelps City, Missouri, to Ruby Claire (Greenley) and Benhard Berand Gebhards.

She was raised on a farm just outside Rock Port, Missouri, attending Lone Pine School and Rock Port High School where she was active in 4-H and was elected Homecoming Queen.

Anne married James Lee Meade on November 6, 1955, at First Lutheran Church in Rock Port. Their married life began in Maryville, Missouri. Together, they had two daughters, Diana Lynne Meade Scoggin and Judith Ann Meade Wall.

Jim and Anne spent most of their lives as owners of Moffet Nursery and Garden Center and Eastowne Power Equipment in St. Joseph, Missouri. They retired to Lebanon, Missouri, where Anne was a member of the Garden Club and volunteered at Crosslines Ministry.

Early in life, Anne made a profession of faith.  Anne was active in her church as a Sunday School Teacher for several years.  She loved the Lord and lived her faith daily.

She was also a talented seamstress, frequently making garments for her family members.  Her daughters and granddaughters often received precious gifts of matching nightgowns and pajamas. Anne’s family was her first priority.   Anne left a legacy of love.

Anne was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Gebhards; sister, Susan Gebhards; and son-in-law, Bill Scoggin.

She is survived by her husband, Jim; her daughters, Diana Scoggin and Judith (Russell) Wall; and her brother, John (Diana) Gebhards. Also surviving are granddaughters, Abby (Blake) Long, Sarah Scoggin and Jennifer Scoggin; two great-grandsons; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Local arrangements have been placed under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

Anne’s husband, James, passed away on March 1 , 2019.

Family visitation: Friday, March 8, 2019, 10:30 am to 11:00 am, Rock Port United Methodist Church. Visitation will be followed by a joint family graveside service for Jim and Anne at Hunter Cemetery. Care entrusted to Chamberlain Funeral Home, Rock Port.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crosslines in Lebanon or Cure Alzheimer’s.