Obit for Patricia A. Meeks

Particia A. (Ballard) Meeks, 82, formerly of Vincennes, passed away April 3, 2026 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, IN with her family at her bedside. Patricia was born March 4, 1944 in Vincennes the daughter of Ervin and Mary Kathryn Coleman Ballard. She was a graduate of Lincoln High and she worked at various jobs and retired from Vincennes University in the maintenance department. She was a member of Oaktown Christian Church, VFW Auxiliary and was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is survived by her children, Stacy (Tina) Meeks of Vincennes, Angela Meeks (Brent Bowlin) of Vincennes and Jeff (Angie) Meeks of Pendelton, IN. Her grandchildren, Holly Merideth, Bradley Cole Bolenbaugh, Dylan Bolenbaugh, Tyler Bolenbaugh, Nickolas Meeks, Dustin Meeks and Adrienne Meeks. Her great grandchildren, Jazmyne Shelton, Makenna McCarter, Jared Litke, Tytan Litke, Broderick Bolenbaugh, Ashton Bolenbaugh, Harper Bolenbaugh, Layla Hollingsworth, Watson Meeks and Lorelai Meeks.

Patrica was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robert Ballard and a sister, Carolyn Dotson.

Funeral services will be celebrated on Friday April 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM at Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Hoffman officiating. She will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM until the time of services at 1:30 PM Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Pet Port or to an animal rescue organization. Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home is honored to assist the Meeks family during their time of loss.