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Elizabeth Lee "Libba"
Neal
October 1, 1941-
September 27, 2013
Midland, GA- Elizabeth Lee "Libba" Neal,71, a resident of Midland, GA, died Friday, September 27, 2013 at her residence.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at St. Luke United Methodist Church of Columbus with Bishop Benjamin Michael Watson, Reverend Robert Beckum, and Doctor Hal Brady officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the St. Luke United Methodist Church sanctuary. A private graveside service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Neal was born October 1, 1941 in Dothan, AL, daughter of the late Alto Velo Lee III and Rosa Margaret Brooks Lee. She was valedictorian, Homecoming Queen, and a majorette at Dothan High School, and President of the Methodist Youth Fellowship at Dothan First United Methodist Church. She was a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and has several swim meet records still standing from the 1950's. After one year at Agnes Scott College, Mrs. Neal received a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education Biology and English from the University of Alabama, where she became a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. While at the University of Alabama, Mrs. Neal was a Corolla Beauty, Sweetheart of Theta Chi, Bama Belle, and finalist for Homecoming Queen.
Mrs. Neal lived all her adult life in Columbus, GA, after marrying Heidt Fortson Neal III on May 4, 1963. Mrs. Neal was an active member of the St. Luke United Methodist Church of Columbus, GA. She also served on the Administrative Board and Staff/Parrish Relations Committee for many years. She was President of the NOW Sunday School Class and the United Methodist Women Circle #9.
She was President of Della Robia Garden Club, President of St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary, Regent of Oglethorpe Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, President of Hardaway High School PTA, Room Mother and Cheerleader Mother always, a member of Junior League of Columbus, Colonial Dames, Kappa Delta Alumnae Association of Columbus, GA, Russell-Muscogee Counties Alumni Chapter and National Alumni Association of the University of Alabama.
Surviving relatives include her husband of 50 years, Heidt Fortson Neal III, two daughters, Lee Neal Bush and husband, Lane, Bainbridge, GA; Margaret (Margie) Neal Norman and husband, Steve, Columbus, GA; six grandchildren, Sarah Margaret Bush, Kay Elizabeth Bush, Taylor Lane Bush, Steven Rae Norman III, Heidt Neal Norman, and Elizabeth (Bebe) Patricia Norman; a brother, William (Bill) Lovard Lee III and wife, Lucy (Sis), Dothan, AL; and a sister, Margaret Lee Watson and husband, Mike, Atlanta, GA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund at St.Luke United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 867, Columbus, GA 31902 or The St. Francis Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 7000, Columbus, GA 31908 in memory of Mrs. Libba Neal.
Those who wish may sign the online guest register at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.
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Heidt, We send our sincere condolences to you and your family in the loss of Libba. Tom and Peggy Theus
October 7, 2013
Dear Margaret and Michael,
I am so sorry for your loss. In reading the obituary, she sounds like she was an incredible accomplished woman, very much like her sister! Know that Tom and I have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jill Stalnaker
October 4, 2013
Dear Neal Family,
Bill and I wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Libba was a wonderful friend and everyone loved her. You have our love,
Liddy & Bill Wilson, Charlotte, NC
October 3, 2013
A truly wonderful person has left us - our cousin Libba. She was special to and loved by many people. In the Lee family she was a loving presence to all of us and especially we will remember the love she showed to my parents, Sarah and Tennent Lee. Reading all she has done through the years, it is obvious how many she touched with her life of Christian service.
Our thoughts are with all the family,
Dick and Ann Lee Cobb
October 3, 2013
Dear Lee and Margie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I will miss seeing your momma's smiling face. She was the true definition of a Southern lady and gracious to everyone! Also sending prayers for your daddy.
Beth Albright Pyron
October 2, 2013
Dear Neal family,
I, Eddie Obleton and my family are truly saddened by Libba's release. We do, however believe that she has been received by a loving Father who has prepared a place for her beyond compare. You have our love,
Eddie, Carolynn & Family
Eddie Obleton
October 2, 2013
Dear Heidt and Margie,
Our thought and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Joe and Faye Rosier
October 2, 2013
Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are praying for each of you.
The Blaschke's and the Lavallee's
October 2, 2013
Lee and Margie,
Your mom will be so missed. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Faulkner Cunningham
October 1, 2013
We are thinking of you in your time of loss, and sending prayers for strength for the days to come.
Mary and Tom Conway
October 1, 2013
Margaret & Mike, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved sister, and you and your family are in my prayers for solace with fond memories of Libba.
Carla Cobia Conrad
October 1, 2013
Dear Mr. Neal, Lee and Margie,
I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Mom. Ohhh how precious she was, I remember like yesterday her being our cheerleading Mrs. Hawk PTA Mom of the Year award would have definitely gone to her.
I will be in prayer for you all now and in the days ahead, but to know she is in the arms of Jesus and there she is FREE of cancer and pain.
Love you all, Jennifer Carty Dickson
October 1, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of Libba's passing. It's always hard to lose a loved one but knowing she's in a better place may make it a little easier. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Minkanic
October 1, 2013
Heidt, Lee, & Margie, I have loved Libba since we were first graders here in Dothan. She will always have a special place in my heart. God bless the three of you.
Jerry White
October 1, 2013
Prayers for your family.
Eddie & Mary Nell Fox
October 1, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home
October 1, 2013
Lee
Saddened to hear about your Mom. Thoughts with you and all of your family.
Matt Trice
Matt Trice
September 30, 2013
Our love and prayers are with your family!
Joel and Kathy Stenslie
September 30, 2013
Heidt, Lee, Margie, and extended family,
Our heart hurts with you. We remember with joy Libba's welcoming and inviting spirit to all who came to St. Luke. All of you were so supportive of Jim during his tenure as Columbus District Superintendent. Thank you for always being present with kindness, love, and encouragement. Know that our every thought of you will be a prayer as you navigate the coming days, months, and years ahead without your beloved Libba.
Jim and Mavis Trice
Mavis Trice
September 30, 2013
My heart is with all of you. I am heartbroken. Libba has touched so many people in such a loving way - myself included.
- Luanne Mann
Luanne Mann
September 30, 2013
Lee,
Gale and I send our love and prayers. We are so sorry about the death of your mother. Please let Margaret and the rest of the family know we are praying for you all. Blessings. John Haney
John Haney
September 30, 2013
Libba was a beautiful Southern lady and we are so glad she was part of our family. How many wonderful memories we have of her. Libba will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
John/Lynne Neal
September 30, 2013
In your loss and sorrow, please know that your brothers and sisters in Christ walk this path with you, upholding you in our prayers and keeping you in our hearts.
By His strength,
Rev. Beverly Casstevens
Stripling Chapel UMC
Beverly Cassteves
September 30, 2013
Heidt, Margaret and family, What a shock! We send our love and prayers. Memories of her go back to the 1960's.David and Harriette Haygood
David/Harriette Haygood
September 30, 2013
So many memories from our childhood, grammar school and through high school. A beautiful person inside and out. The world was a better place having Libba in it. Our condolences to the family. Prayers being lifted.
Penny Creel Smith, Panama City Beach, Florida
September 30, 2013
Dear Margaret,
Know that you are in my prayers. May God hold you and give you peace during this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Kathy Lamon
Gainesville First UMC
Kathy Lamon
September 30, 2013
I remember Libba so fondly from our KD days. A beautiful person both inside and
out. Louise (Bradford) Clayton
Louise Clayton
September 30, 2013
We pray God's comforting power and presence will surround you as your mourn the loss of Libba. God Bless You.
Rick & Deb Mitchell
September 30, 2013
Mr.Heidt, Lee and Margie, So sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Libba. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the beautiful memories be with each of you. Much Sympathy, Tami McDonald
Tami Wyrosdick McDonald
September 30, 2013
Our family grieves with y'all. In His love...
Hal & Carol Kirven
September 30, 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of such a sweet and special lady. She will be missed by many people and we pray for your comfort. Love, Louann and Bill Buck
September 29, 2013
Heidt and your entire family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Libba was a joy for us to know for ~ fifty four years, and will be so missed.
We will keep you all in our prayers.
Pat and Dick Johnston
September 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Libba you were loved by so many and will truly be missed.
Dawn Revells, LPN
September 29, 2013
Heidt, Lee, and Margie, We are so sorry for the loss of Libba. We are reminded of my mother's departure just a couple years ago. We hope to see you Wednesday. Please know that if you need anything, we will be available. Thank God for his mercy on her and His comfort for yall in her loss.
John, Jamie, Jay, Jennifer, and Jerry Tongret
September 29, 2013
To Heidt and family, I was so saddened to hear of Libba's passing. Phil was so fond of you both and I am so happy to have met Libba and the girls just after our Elizabeth was born and to have spent a New York weekend with you. May your beautiful family and friends sustain you at this most difficult time. We were all so blessed that Libba Lee touched our lives. I will be thinking of you all on October 2nd. Love to all, Kathy and Elizabeth Lord
Kathy Lord
September 29, 2013
During my years on the staff of St. Luke Libba was always supportive and involved in many activities. She was a good friend. I am saddened to hear of her death. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have so many good memories of her and all the things we did for the children at the church. God bless all of you.
September 29, 2013
We would just like to let the Family know that you are all in our Prayers. Losing a Special Loved one is very hard to accept, but we can have comfort knowing that we will be reunited when GOD chooses to call us home. What a Blessed Day that will be when we can spend eternity praising our Heavenly Father. We Love you all very much!
Brian, Gena, Tanner and Lani Jackson
September 28, 2013
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