Betty Merle (Stone) Neal, 85, of McGregor, passed away Monday, May 12th at a local hospital. Graveside services will be 10AM Friday, May 16th at Harris Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7PM Thursday, May 15th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend, Waco. . A Video Life Tribute of Betty’s life will be shown during the visitation. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Betty was born February 14, 1923 in McGregor to C. C. and Ethel Stone. The third child and eldest daughter, Betty attended McGregor schools. She married Carl Preston Neal in April 16, 1942. She was an active in Harris Creek Baptist Church, teaching bible study classes there for many decades.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over five decades; a son, Johnny Neal; and brothers, Bennie Stone and Truman Stone.
Survivors include son, Larry Neal of Lorena; daughters in law, Betty Neal of Lorena, Dianne Moore of Lorena, and Vivian Neal of Hewitt; four granddaughters; four great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews and friends beyond number.
Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels.
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Larry, we offer our sincere sympathy for the death of your special mother. We know that she was loved and respected by many.
Memories Keep Those We Love Close to Us Forever
Although words seem to say so little, I hope they help in some small way to ease the sense of loss that you’re experiencing today. Hold fast to your memories.
Thinking of you and your family, Larry with deepest sympathy.
Debbie
Mars Snackfood
I’ve never known a lady that was as wonderful and kind as Betty Merle Neal. She was more than a mother n’law to me. I have and always will think of her as my Mother and she was also my dear friend. She taught me much about forgivness and how to trust in God. I loved her warm smile and loving touch. I never tired of hearing her stories of her childhood and funny things that happened to her. She was just a delightful person to know and love. She taught me to crochet and tried to teach me to cook. Oh how I will miss her. I am comforted knowing she is now with the Savior she so dearly loved and is having a reunion with members of her family that have gone before her. We will meet again some day. I love you Betty now and forever.
Vivian
Larry and Family
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
With our deepest sympathy,
William and Sue Woody