ELLIE J. MEEKS, age 26 passed away after a sudden brief illness on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. She is survived by her father, John Meeks (Dorothy); mother, Stefanie Meeks; sisters, Madison Meeks and Tammy Thorton; brothers, Brady Meeks, Mason Ingram and Joe Ingram; and several nieces and nephews. Ellie graduated from the Linda Nolen Learning Center in Pelham and attended Unless U in Vestavia Hills. She loved her family, friends, music and her babydoll but most of all loved being around people and never met a stranger. Her family will celebrate her life with visitation on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10-11 at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel with her service beginning at 11:00.