Hazel Marie Driggers “Bug” Meeks, 83, of Morganton, NC, died Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Born in Florence, SC on December 8, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Vonder Driggers and Marie Barrineau Jones Driggers.
Bug was a member of Lenoir Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was known for loving babies and enjoyed helping her nieces with babysitting and light house-keeping. She enjoyed spending weekends visiting family members, Gospel music, any family gatherings, collecting pictures, phone calls, and going to church. Her joy was in the knowledge that she was a Christian and wanted to see Jesus.
Bug is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Meeks McCutcheon Kephart (Thomas) and Elizabeth Diana Spring (Chuck); three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Clarice Cotton, Billy Driggers (Sue), and Harry Driggers (Lucille); and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Bug was preceded in death by fifteen siblings, Mary Lee Jones Yarborough, Leo James Jones, Juanita “Nita” Jones Coker, Elise Driggers Morgan, Leslie Inez Driggers Revis, Kathleen J. Jones Miles Smith Yarborough, Charlie Robert Jones, Amanelle “Nell” Driggers Brush, Virginia “Sudie” D. Driggers Rogers, Elise Mae Jones Crawford, Katie Jones Dawkins, Willie Joe Jones, Reola Bernice “Lola” Jones Crawford, Willa Snow Jones Ward, and Lessie Dae “Polly” Driggers Williams.
Services will be held at a later date.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Amorem Hospice for the compassionate care shown to Bug.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family Miss Hazel is finally home and at peace!
I remember Aunt Bug fondly while visiting Grandma Mary Lee as a child. Praying with the family during this time. - LeAnn
Bug was our aunt. She was always happy and wanted pictures for her book. Always there smiling. Highlight of our going to family reunion was seeing Bug. She was very special Prayers for Marilyn, Diane, Billy Clarice and all of family
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Marilyn, I am so sorry about your Mother. God help you all navigate through this sad time. She is in the arms of Jesus and resting peaceably. That's where we are headed too. We'll meet again. Love and Prayers.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Diana and her family.
Il never forget you Moma. You are with the Angels now. ❤️
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Bug was my husband Tommy's Aunt but family to me. Always happy to see her contagious smiles, laughter & hugs. Will always be with me in my heart & memories. I love you Bug. ❤️ Condolences to her remaining family, daughters Marilyn, Diane, Gkid, & brothers Billy, Harry, Sister Clarice, peace to y'all. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻