Sadie Mae Meads, born Sadie Mae Ross, passed away on August 13, 2026, in Houston, Texas. She was 72. Born on September 10, 1953, in Morgan City, Louisiana, Sadie’s life stretched from the bayou roots of her birth to the city where she spent her final days, carrying with her the strength, warmth, and enduring presence that remain in the hearts of those who loved her.

Sadie will be remembered as a woman whose life was deeply reflected in her family. Her name will continue to be spoken with love by her daughters, Jaundalyn Ross, Shentell Ross, and Laquita Ross, and by her sons, Robert Ross and Raymond Ross. Together, they carry forward her memory, her spirit, and the bond they shared as a family.

In mourning her passing and celebrating her life, her children stand as the living testament to the love she gave and the legacy she leaves behind. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her, and may the love she planted in her family continue to endure across the years.