Ernestine Meadows

Ernestine Meadows was born on May 4, 1958, in Akron, Ohio. She was the fourth of six children born to Ernest Mickey and Louella Meadows. Ernestine was preceded in death by her son, Ernest Mickey Meadows, her parents, Ernest Mickey and Louella Meadows, and her brother, Mickey Meadows. Ernestine grew up in Akron, Ohio where she graduated from South High School. After graduation, Ernestine attended the Hammel Actual Business College where she graduated with honors. Immediately after graduation from Hammel, she was employed by the Akron Beacon Journal newspaper, and the Firestone Rubber Company. In 1977, Ernestine moved to Hollywood, California. While in California, Ernestine worked for a graphics design company. Ernestine moved to Denver, Colorado where she was employed by the State of Colorado, most recently, the Colorado Department of Transportation. She received the Colorado State Accommodation of Merit and several employee of the month recognitions. She was an innovator starting the Golf Tournament for CDOT, and she was one of the original participants in the Taste of Soul yearly Black History event. Ernestine was the proud mother of Ernest Mickey Meadows, the apple of her eye, who was tragically killed in 1997. The loss of her son was devastating to her. She leaned on God to bring her through. After much prayer, she took that sorrow and turned it into an unwavering determination to help youth and as many people as possible. Ernestine loved the Lord and was a faithful member of the King Baptist Church for 28 years. Ernestine worked with many ministries coordinating events for, to name a few, the Mothers Board, Ushers, the Youth departments. She loved theatre and was trained professionally in California. She wrote and directed many church plays. She loved creating programs and videos for special occasions. Ernestine was involved with several ministries over the 28 years, including Pastors Aide, Youth Director, Drama Director, Kings Voice Newsletter, Nurses Guild, and Mass Choir. For many years, Ernestine worked closely with the Denver Black Arts Festival, the Black Nativity, and The Caucus of the Department of Transportation. She often participated in the Walkathon for the United Negro College Fund and Susan B. Komen Walk for Cancer. Ernestine Meadows departed this life to the embrace of the Lord on March 2, 2013 in Aurora, Colorado. She leaves to mourn her passing her siblings, Curtis (Susonia) Meadows, Rose Meadows, Louella (Jerry, Sr.) Reynolds and Charles (Uraiwan) Meadows; nephews, Jesse (Yvette) Meadows, Terrence Smith, and Christopher Meadows; nieces, Clarrisa (Rashawn) Cargill, and Destiny Nave, and cousin, Herman Dennis.; Special friends, Rev. Dr. Alicia Malone, Karla Meadows, Lillie Fitch, Brenda Toliver, Evelyn Bonds, Glenda Johnson, Marilyn Hanns, Natalie Smith, and Jonie Caldwell; the King Baptist Church family, and a host of family and many friends.

Visitation: 3/8/2013 at 4:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 3/9/2013 at 11:00 AM - King Baptist Church - 3301 Ivy Street, Denver, CO