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Official Obituary of

Marie B. (Gys) Meehan

September 22, 1944 ~ August 21, 2024 (age 79) 79 Years Old

Marie Meehan Obituary

Marie “Rie” B. Meehan, 79, of Bolivia, NC (Winding River), passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, following a time of declining health.

“Rie” as she was affectionately known, was born in Englewood, NJ on September 22, 1944, and was one of two children born to the late Emil and Matilda Gedon Gys. Rie’s brother, Louis Gys predeceased her.

She was a retired office manager and worked for her husband’s practice.  

Surviving are her loving husband and soulmate of fifty-eight years, James “Jim” S. Meehan, III; a son, Sean Meehan; and a daughter, Kellie Kenning and husband Scott; three grandchildren, Nicholas Kenning, Zachary Kenning, Kieran Meehan.

To honor Rie’s wishes, a private gathering of family will be held at a later date.

Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com 


Services

A Private Celebration of Life will be held.

Donations

Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Brunswick House
955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia NC 28422
Web: http://www.lifecare.org

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