Goldie Palmer Meacham of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully to Heaven, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 84. Goldie, "Nanny" as she is affectionately called by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was born on November 22, 1940, to Clyde and Beatrice Palmer.

Goldie was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of 58 years, James; their daughters, Rhonda Hall and Linda Simmons, and son, Eric Meacham; siblings, Clyde Palmer Jr. and Barbara Wilson, Grandson Jordan Simmons.

Left to treasure every last memory are sons, Jeff Meacham(Debbie), and Greg Meacham (Nancy); grandchildren, Natasha Boyd (Kurt), Jamie Lovecraft (Amanda), Erica Barker (Todd), Noah Meacham, Mandy Harmon, Danny Harmon; great-great-grandchildren, Lincoln, Gavin, and Miles Boyd, Kinley and Holden Barker, Connor Harmon; sisters, Sandra Poff (Jimmy) and Mary Wood; special friend, Allen Hall and longtime best friend, Fran Hall.

To know Nanny was to love her. She was a woman of boundless generosity, a heart full of love, and a spirit that uplifted everyone she met. She was funny and resilient. She was pure. She was intentional. She was generous. Her kindness was not just something she showed, it was the very essence of who she was. Her home was a place of warmth, her presence a source of peace, and her heart an endless well of compassion. Her love, kindness, and acceptance were always constant. Although she is no longer with us in body, her love will continue to guide us and her legacy will live on in every act of kindness we share. That is who our nanny is and was. She is forever etched into our hearts and souls and is the reason we are who we are.

Thank you for the endless love, support, and laughs. We'll see you again, in our dreams.

The family would like to thank Goldie's caretakers,  Jessica Bowdel, and Norka Carrera. Thank you for the attention, love, and gentle kindness you also showed to her and the family. We can not thank you enough for the care you provided. Also, a special thank you to Carilion Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, we are asking you to please consider donating to Straight Street Ministries.