Obituary of Rebecca Jean Meadows

Bedford – Rebecca Jean (Becky Corps) Meadows, 72, of Bedford, passed on from this life at 9:00 am on Monday, January 19, 2015 at her residence with her loving family at her side. She was born May 3, 1942 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana, and soon moved to Bedford. She was the daughter of George Franklin and Jean G. (Robbins) Corps. She married Jack Meadows on August 13, 1961 and he survives. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bedford. Her family, friends, and church family were the light of her life. She especially enjoyed the New Horizon Sunday School Class. She was a graduate of Bedford High School with the class of 1960. She attended I.U. and held a certification in interior design/real estate staging. Interior design was her passion. Both she and Jack renovated/built new over 60 homes in the Lawrence County area. They also owned and operated Bedford Paint and Wallpaper. In earlier years, she was employed by I.U. sports information and enjoyed the sports stat desk at I.U. basketball games. She was a licensed beautician and was owner/operator of Hair Designs by BJ, along with her mother Jean and daughter, Michelle. She was known for her ability as a cheerleader (her entire school years) and dancing. She enjoyed the 1960 class reunions and the fellowship of her classmates. She was so proud of her children, and grandchildren. Her top priority was being involved in their sports, cheerleading and dancing. Survivors include her husband, Jack; daughters, Michelle Jean (Darren) Root, Mellonie Jan Dixon and Amy Leigh (Jon) Jeffries; nine grandchildren, Andy (Anna) Root, Meredith Root, Alex Root, Chelsea Dixon, Taylor Dixon, Mathew Garrison, McKenna Garrison, Averie Jeffries and Alivia Jeffries; a brother, Robin D. Corps of Carmel CA. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, her parents and a brother, Larry G. Corps. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Friday, January 23rd at the First Baptist Church in Bedford with Rev. Dr. Kregg Burris officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be at the First Baptist Church from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, January 22nd. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church or Lawrence Co. Cancer Patient Services. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.