Charlotte 'Elaine' Parker Meinecke's Obituary
Charlotte “Elaine” Parker Meinecke, 88, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away July 10, 2014 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home. Elaine was born on March 24, 1926 in Oxnard, California to Bert Parker and Violet Cope Parker and was the oldest of three children. Elaine graduated from Bell High School in Bell, California in 1944 and attended both Loma Linda and Pepperdine Universities in California.
In 1946 she married Chester Frank Meinecke in Whittier California and had three children. Elaine worked in the Head Start Program in San Jacinto, California. She helped children with disabilities in College Station, Texas and Zaria, Nigeria where she and her family also conducted lay missionary work.
Elaine was an Elder and active member of the Gateway Church in Greenland, Arkansas. She was a lifelong dedicated servant of the Lord. She had a passion for studying the Bible and ministering to people in need. Elaine served as an ordained lay minister and recently enjoyed studying The Tora at Berit Olam Fellowship in Springdale, Arkansas.
Elaine was an accomplished artist, and also enjoyed singing and playing the piano as well as spending time with her family and friends.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Violet Parker, her sister Shirley Anne Parker, her granddaughter Chelsea Joy Meinecke and her husband of 64 years, Dr. Chester Frank Meinecke.
She is survived by her children: Tom Meinecke and wife Sara of College Station, Texas, Jim Meinecke and wife Donna of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Pam Jones and husband Steve of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Grandchildren: Dr. Dianna Jones Esmaelipour and husband Neemah and their daughter Avery of Little Rock, Arkansas, David Jones of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Lauren Meinecke Coble and husband Brett and son Hayden of Tucson, Arizona, Parker Meinecke of Fayetteville, Arkansas, TJ Meinecke of Rogers, Arkansas, Gentry and Molly Meinecke of Wilmington Delaware, Sisters: Marlene Moore and husband Milton of Long Beach, California, Margie Tarlton and husband James of Temecula, California
Elaine was best known for her positive attitude, joyful friendly personality, and her love for God and people.
A Celebration of Life and Reception will be held at Grace Church 2828 North Crossover Road in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 5:00 PM.
Donations may be made to Willard Walker Hospice Home.
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