Miriam Lucille Tune

OBITUARY FOR MIRIAM LUCILLE TUNE Miriam “Lucille” Tune was born in Ravenna, Texas, Fannin County, October 10, 1915 to Rev. John A. and Lillian (Terry) Wheeler. During her childhood and youth, Lucille lived and attended school in several North Texas towns, while her father was a Methodist minister. She graduated from Kress High School in 1932. While attending Texas Tech she majored in English and Music. She taught in a rural school in Dawson County for two years. She married Cloyes Tune of Lamesa, Texas, on February 5, 1939. They moved to Lubbock in 1941, where they reared three daughters (Terry Eakle, Carolyn Meador, and Kara Hays). They were members of Asbury Methodist Church, where Lucille worked with children and youth for many years. She was also active as a Girl Scout leader for ten years. In 1950, she began teaching private piano students. She continued teaching piano and presenting her pupils in recitals until 2007. She was awarded Piano Teacher of the Year in 2008. She also taught Early Childhood Music at Mecham’s Private School for 35 years. Both music careers brought her great joy, as she loved children and took great pleasure in introducing them to the wonderful world of music. Preceded by husband Cloyes and daughter Carolyn Meador, other deceased family members include her parents, three brothers and spouses and a brother in law. Lucille is survived by two daughters and their husbands: Terry (Lonnie) Eakle of Greeley, Colorado and Kara (Hugh) Hays of Lubbock; one sister, Mary Frances Rowlette of Midlothian, Texas; son-in-law, Jeff Meador (Joan) of Aurora, Illinois, grandsons and their wives, Scott (Heather) Meador, Todd (Heidi) Meador, Brett (Trish) Eakle, Nathan (Amy) Hays, Kyle (Wendy) Hays, grand-daughter, Leslie Graves, and twelve great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and their families. Beside her family, which she dearly loved, she had a host of friends she treasured. Most recently, she was a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church. Lucille had a deep passion for others, and lived her Christian faith to the fullest. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: (1) Shalom Readers of Hope, 2005 Avenue T, Lubbock, Texas, 79411 or (2) Oakwood United Methodist Church, 2215 58th Street, Lubbock, Texas, 79411. Viewing at Sanders Funeral Home, Thursday, September 10th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. with a graveside service at City of Lubbock Cemetery, Friday, 3:00 p.m. There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate her 100th birthday on October 10th at 10:30 at Oakwood United Methodist Church.

Miriam Lucille Tune

October 10, 1915 - September 6, 2015