Doris Byrd McNeill

Doris Byrd McNeill
Mrs. McNeill, of 1824 Stoneyridge Drive, Charlotte, NC, born June 30, 1929, went to her eternal home in heaven on December 17, 2005. Doris met the Lord peacefully with her loving family by her side at Carolinas Medical Center.
Doris is survived by her husband, Royce N. McNeill of the home; her children, Bob and Debbie Deaton of Belmont, Jim and Pam McNeill of Mooresville, Tim and Terry Richardson of Monroe, NC, and Ken and Bonnie Richardson of Monroe; and her grandchildren, Marta Wherren, Tracy Poplin, Tony Richardson, Blair Richardson, Jacob McNeill, Travis McNeill, Jimmy Richardson and Morgan McNeill. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Edna Byrd and her brother, Bill.
Doris retired from Southern Bell, played semi-pro basketball for the Charlotte Clipperetes, and attended Wingate College and Appalachian State. Doris was an active member of Mulberry Baptist Church, where she taught fifth grade Sunday school and sang in the church choir. Doris was a substitute teacher, coach for youth athletic teams, and active with Duke Power Retirees. Doris was the Secretary/Treasurer of the Clan McNeill Association of America for 20 years.
A celebration of Doris' life will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at Mulberry Baptist Church, 6450 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC. Rev. Macil Duncan will lead the service. The family will receive friends at the church, prior to the service, from 1-2 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Royce N. McNeill and Doris B. McNeill Endowment Fund, Owens Field House Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608.
Doris' beautiful smile and sweet spirit will be remembered by all who knew her. She brought much joy and laughter to every occasion. Her presence lit up a room. She was our 'Sunshine'.
McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the McNeill family.