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Gatha Faye Meadows

Gatha “Faye” Hatfield Meadows, 77, passed on December 3, 2019 at her home in Hockessin, DE, surrounded by family. Faye is survived by her husband, Steven A. Meadows, with whom she enjoyed a wonderful marriage for over 55 years. Faye was the loving mother of Steven (Dawna) Meadows of Newark, DE, Michelle Meadows of Huntington, WV, and Jonathan (Dusty) Meadows of Bear, DE. She was the devoted grandmother of Michael Wilson of Huntington, WV, Kelsea Meadows of Newark, DE, Hayley (Dan) Sweetser of Elkton, MD, Hunter Meadows of Newark, DE, and Jonathan Meadows & Matthew Meadows of Bear, DE, and the great-grandmother of Kamryn Dial of Huntington, WV. Faye is survived by her brother John (Sally) Hatfield of Rancho Cucamonga, CA and her sister Brenda Ellis of Proctorville, OH.   She also had many special nieces and nephews.   Faye was preceded in death by her parents Scott and Gatha Hatfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Gatha Ashley Brooke Dial.

Faye grew up in Baileysville and Itmann, West Virginia. She was a direct descendant of Devil Anse Hatfield, who was the head of the Hatfield family famous for the Hatfield-McCoy feud.   Faye was a graduate of Mullens High School in Mullens, WV, where she played clarinet in the marching band. She attended Concord College and obtained an Associate Degree at Beckley College, WV. She also attended Marshall University in Huntington, WV, where her husband was once a professor and from which her two sons graduated.

As a young woman, Faye moved to Beckley, WV, where she was a receptionist at Appalachian Regional Hospital. At that time, she met her soon-to-be husband Steve Meadows. Later, she achieved her licensure in Life and Health insurance and served as an Office Manager with Steve’s State Farm Insurance agency.

Faye had many artistic talents: Wood Carving, Ceramics, Porcelain, Quilting, Sewing, Wood Turning, and Crafting. She made many life-long friends whom she loved dearly in her sewing group and her many painting & carving classes. Faye was an excellent cook as well with many specialties such as her cheese souffle and New Year’s egg rolls, which delighted her family. While art and cooking were her passions, her greatest joy was spending time with her family on vacations, holidays, Bethany beach weekends, and cookouts.

Faye was a wonderful wife, loving mother, and cherished Mamaw, who was always quick to help or provide love, support, or guidance.   She was the biggest cheerleader of her children and grandchildren, whom she loved without bounds and supported in everything they did.

The family would like to give heartfelt thanks to a special niece, Michele Curtis, who was an angel in Faye’s and their lives in these last few weeks.

 

 

Funeral Services

A service of remembrance will be held Wednesday, December 11 at 7pm at Chandler Funeral Home (7230 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707), with Albert Huss officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6pm-7pm, prior to the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donation to the Lustgarten Foundation, in support of pancreatic cancer research.

 

Condolences

    Noemi Reynoso lit a candle and writes,
    She was a wonderful person always with a beautiful smile. I will miss her ❤️
    12/05/2019 01:31 pm
    Belynda Ellis lit a candle and writes,
    R.I.P. Aunt Faye... keep my daddy company up there 😢
    12/05/2019 03:41 pm
    Mike & Marie Peters lit a candle and writes,
    We’re so sorry for the heartbreaking loss of your Mother. Love & prayers to all of the family.
    12/05/2019 06:35 pm
    Kathy Konegan lit a candle and writes,
    My prayers are with all of your. Faye was a special friend and will always be in my heart.
    12/05/2019 08:40 pm
    Louise & George Butler writes,
    Sending our prayers and condolences that God comforts the family at this difficult time., Faye was a lovely person who will be dearly missed. Blessings! Louise & George Butler
    12/05/2019 08:51 pm
    Ewa lit a candle and writes,
    Thinking of Mrs Meadows family during this rough time. She was the light in every room. ❤️
    12/05/2019 08:58 pm
    Kim Delsignore writes,
    Faye was a very sweet, kind woman & great neighbor! I asked her for her famous recipe for homemade marshmallows & she kindly shared that with me plus a gift box full of her delectable treats. She will be sadly missed. Steve & family I am so sorry for your loss! I know Jesus welcomed her with open arms! I hope you can find some peace in that. 💜💜🙏🙏
    12/05/2019 09:37 pm
    Louise & George Butler writes,
    Dear Steve and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Faye's passing. I enjoyed sharing recipes with her and seeing her sweet smile. May God continue to bless you with only the sweetest memories (and I'm sure there are so many) of Faye at this very challenging time. Blessings and Love, George & Louise Butler and family
    12/06/2019 09:42 am
    Diane lit a candle and writes,
    I had the pleasure of waiting on Ms. Faye at Kohl’s at Kirkwood highway store. She was a brilliant soul. My condolences to the family.
    12/08/2019 10:32 pm
    Sandy Duncanson lit a candle and writes,
    Faye will forever be one of the most important people in my life!!! I will miss sending my random "I love you so much and I miss you" texted messages. Its so hard to believe you are gone. But never forgotten. I will tell my son stories about his great great aunt Faye. We are so lucky to have such am amazing guardian angel watching over us!!!
    12/09/2019 09:54 pm

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