Norma Jean Meacham, resident of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma formerly of Altus, Oklahoma, left her Earthly home to join the arms of the Lord on December 17, 2023, at the age of ninety-eight.
On June 22, 1925, Elijah and Effie Kemplin welcomed their baby girl into the world. Jean was born in Lehigh, Oklahoma but grew up in Wewoka, Oklahoma where she received her first few years of schooling. Jean and her family later moved to Fort. Worth, Texas in 1942 where she graduated from Pascal High School. After finishing up school, Jean married the love of her life and the other half Lt. Col. Paul G. Meacham. They were married on December 16, 1944, in Fort Worth, Texas. Jean stayed by Paul's side no matter where they went; together they lived in several states including Florida, Mississippi, Georgia, Louisiana, California, and Tachikawa, Japan; but the two of them always considered Oklahoma home. It was where they wanted to stay and raise their family. In their 62 years together, Jean and Paul were blessed with their beautiful family. They created everlasting memories together, smiling every day until his passing in 2006.
The Meacham family planted their roots in Altus, Oklahoma where Jean found herself attending Western Oklahoma State College in Altus, Oklahoma. She studied floral design, but Jean was someone who wanted to learn as much as she could, studying any other topic that interested her. Once she was done raising her children, Jean owned and operated a floral design shop in Altus. She was passionate about her craft, creating many beautiful pieces for others to enjoy. Jean was active in church and was an ordained elder in the First Presbyterian Church in Altus, Oklahoma. She was a longtime member of the church choir and often served as a Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed making floral arrangements to decorate the church sanctuary. Jean was also a member and past president of the chapter cm of PEO. She was also a Cub Scout den mother in Louisiana for four years. She regularly volunteered and supported the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute. In her free time, Jean enjoyed playing games, watching movies about pioneer, church choir members, and often serving families, hand sewing, attending church, and spending time with her family. Jean was a creative woman with a kind heart, she left her mark on everyone who knew her.
Jean is preceded in death by her father Elijah Kemplin; mother, Effie Kemplin; spouse, Lt. Col. Paul Meacham; son Terry Meacham; brother Kenneth Kemplin; and sister, Susie McMahon.
Left to honor Jean's memory include her sons Tom Meacham and wife Jean of Pea Ridge, Arkansas (formerly of Altus) and Mark Meacham and wife Kirsta of Bixby; daughter Paula York and husband Larry of Norman; Daughter-in-law, Vicki Meacham of Broken Arrow; grandchildren Matt Monroe and wife Lori of Altus, Michelle Brennan and husband Mike of Altus, Amber Mitchell and husband Mike of Duncan, Stacy Bernard of Edmond, Adam York of Moore, PJ Meacham of Kansas City, Missouri, and Kailey Mecham of Norman; great-grandchildren Gabrielle Lara and husband Hunter of Mangum, Claire Mitchell of Norman, Allie Ditmore and husband Brice of Altus, Mallory Brennan of Altus, Marissa Brennan of California, Cannon Mitchell of Duncan, Carter Mitchell of Duncan,Jaxton Bernard of Edmond, Jeron (JT) Bernard of Edmond, Landyn York of Moore, and Dawson York of Moore; great-great-grandchildren Manny Lara of Mangum and Mallory Lara of Mangum; brother-in-law Nolan McMahon of Arlington, Texas; as well as other loved family members and friends.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Gifts May be Made to the First Presbyterian Church of Altus, Oklahoma.
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