May Neal
May 8, 1922 ~ August 30, 2011
May S. Neal, age 89, a resident of N. Walnut St. Philippi passed away Tuesday August 30. 2011 at her residence. She was born May 8, 1922in Belington a daughter of the late Burr and Rhoda (Everson) Shockey. She was united in marriage June 4, 1943 to Ralph D. Neal Sr. who preceded her in death on February 22, 1958. Surviving is:
One daughter: Penny Elaine Everson of Memphis Tenn.
Two sons: Ralph D. "Butch" Neal Jr. and wife Margo of Morgantown
Mickey Jon Neal and wife Betsy of Hurricane, WV
Six grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren
Ms. Neal was preceded in death by three sisters: Belva Ensminger, Irene Andrick, Pearl Shockey, seven brothers: Bern, Hugh, Otto, Harold, Leonard, Orion and Bertsell Shockey, and two great grandchildren.
She was a retired teacher for Barbour County Board of Education. She was a member of the Mt. Liberty Church of Christ.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Thursday September 1, from 4-8 pm and on Friday September 2, from 8-11 am the service hour with the Eulogy given by Lloyd Shockey. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt May will be greatly missed by many. She touched so many lives.
another angel for heaven
Penny & Family, We are so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful lady. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
My Sincere Condolesances to the family.
Mickey, please aaccept my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother.
Brenda (Kisner) Prim
West Union, WV
Wish I could be there to help you, but so far away. Just know I love you all as I loved Aunt May. Sending lots of prayers for strength.
With lots of love & memories
Sandie
Thinking of you all and remembering your mom with much fondness.
Dear Butch, Marg and family, I send love and peaceful light to all. May was fortunate to have such a loving crew. You remain in my heart and thoughts and I send love also from my family. Love, Dana, Jim, Keli, Kori, James and Tuscani. <3
Penny & family, Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. May God comfort you at this time.
June & Austin
“Nana”, as I knew her, was a very special lady. I loved hearing her stories about being a teacher… seeing her smoke that one cig she allowed herself each time my mom came to visit… May you find peace in knowing that she was loved and will be missed.
-Much Love,
Meri & Phil Greco
Dear Mickey, We were sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful and kind lady. Our thoughts our with you and your family.
Dear Penny,Butch & Mickey,
So sorry to hear about your Mothers passing, my Mom passed away 11/06 and I know the sadness you feel. I have lots of memories over the years when I was younger..even have an older picture of me and Mickey when we lived on Main Street, when we were about 4-5 yrs old, I have good memories of that time.
God Bless all of you.
Jill