In Memory

Teresa Ann Griffin (Meador)

Teresa Ann Griffin (Meador)

Teresa Meador CHARLOTTE - Teresa Meador passed away on July 18, 2015, in her home in the arms of her devoted daughter and husband. Teresa was born to William "Bill" Griffin and Amma Lucille Smallridge Griffin on July 25, 1952. Teresa is preceded in death by her father, Bill Griffin. She is survived by her husband Joseph Michael Meador, who adored and appreciated everything about her; her daughter, Nicole Roberts, husband Rick, and three grandchildren, Jet, Jake and Josie. She is also survived by her mother, Lucille Griffin; stepdaughter Lisa Brooks, her husband Leslie and two grandchildren, Isaiah and Tyler; stepson Rusty Meador, his wife Erica and two grandchildren, Jack and Landon; and stepdaughter, Carrie Pages, her husband Marc and two grandchildren, Lucie and Luc. Also surviving is her mother-in-law, Opal Meador. She graduated from Harding High School in 1970. As a child and into adulthood she was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church on Ashley Road. She later became a member of Dilworth United Methodist Church in Charlotte. She spent most of her career with Nalle Clinic and retired from Reproductive Endocrinology and Associates in 2007. Teresa was a long-time volunteer with RAIN (Regional Aids Interfaith Network). She was an avid reader, loved spending time travelling with her husband, and days at the beach. Teresa especially enjoyed family vacations at Litchfield Beach surrounded by her nine grandchildren. Teresa was a warm and compassionate lady who made a lasting impression on everyone she met. She was blessed over her lifetime to have longstanding and devoted friendships. Thank you to each of you for your ongoing support and encouragement. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Jay Hendler for his outstanding care, compassion and willingness to go the extra mile. They would also like to express their thanks to Hospice and Community Care for their extraordinary compassion during this time. A celebration of life will be held at 12:00pm Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in The Paul Helton Chapel of Forest Lawn West. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:30am. Arrangements are in the Care of Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service, 46021 Freedom Dr., Charlotte, NC. Online condolences may be placed at www.forestlawnwest.com. - See more at:

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