Obituary of Vicki Meade

Vicki Lynn Ruiz was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 21, 1954. She was the daughter of the late Victor Ruiz and Shirley (Corrow) Ruiz Chapman. She attended Jefferson High School and graduated with the Class of 1973. For many years Vicki worked as a cook and bartender for local establishments. She took a medical retirement in the mid 1990's. She married Douglas Meade on July 19, 1997 in Monroe, Michigan. Her medical allowed Vicki the opportunity to spend additional time as a homemaker with her two girls which she cherished. Even after leaving the restaurant business Vicki enjoyed cooking and her grandchildren especially loved her spaghetti and meatballs. Dancing, gardening, crafts, and cake decorating were all favorite pastimes. Vicki was the ultimate caregiver. With her heart of gold she was always willing to open up her home to others. When she was younger, Vicki loved to socialize and be around others. She liked to shoot darts and was involved in several leagues. Vicki Lynn Meade age 57 of Monroe passed away at 7:15pm, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. In addition to her father Victor in 1986 her passing was preceded by a stepfather: Chuck Chapman in 2004; a brother Chuckie Chapman in 2006; and her mother and father-in-law: Deidre and Clarence Meade. To cherish her memory she leaves a husband: Douglas Meade of West Virginia; two daughters: Kim Ruiz and Alisha Ruiz both of Monroe; her mother: Shirley Chapman of Monroe; two sisters: Tina (Archie) Robertson of Newport and Sandra Ruiz of Lincoln Park; two sisters-in-law: Joann Meade of Monroe and Christina (Mike) Snyder of Tennessee; a brother-in-law: Donald (Michelle) Meade of West Virginia; and three grandchildren: Carina, Justice, and Jason "J.J.". Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm, Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185 where a Celebration of Her Life will take place at 11:00am, Friday, August 26, 2011. The Rev. Curt Faunce of Monroe Outreach Assembly of God and Dr. Sean O'Neal of Stewart Road Christian Ministries Center will co-officiate. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle. Memorial donations are suggested to the Lupus Foundation. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, send a photo, or send flowers by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.