Marguerite Lorraine Neal

Marguerite Lorraine Neal

Marguerite Neal Obituary

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Marguerite Lorraine Odor Neal, 93, of Charleston, SC, widow of Thomas R. Neal, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Her funeral service will be held Friday, April 4, 2014, in Bethany United Methodist Church, 1853 Maybank Hwy., James Island, SC at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 3, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 232 Calhoun Street. Lorraine was born January 3, 1921 in Charleston, SC, the daughter of the late John Allen Odor and Entis Stuart Odor. She earned an associate degree from Murray Business College. Lorraine was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in James Island where she had been active in Bethany Women's Society and Society of King's Daughters. She was a member of Riverland Terrace Garden Club. She is survived by her son, Thomas "Rusty" Neal, Jr., (Terri) of Charleston; two daughters, Mary Ciccarello (Al) of Edgewater, FL , Marguerite "Maggie" Neal of James Island; two grandchildren, Catherine Dremann (Rich), Shelley Neal; three great-grandchildren, Jackson, Sarah, and Michael Dremann. Her family wishes to thank her loving caregivers: Angie, Louann, Martha, Elaine, Janet, Grace, Taymar and Adrianne. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 1853 Maybank Hwy., James Island, SC 29412 or Hospice Care of SC, 2090 Executive Hall Road, Suite 115, Charleston, SC 29407.

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April 3, 2014

I was saddened to see that your mom died. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.

Pierrine Northum Foessel

Nancy Allegood

April 2, 2014

I remember Mrs. Neal as always being a lovely lady, full of warmth and grace. I already miss her.

Cornelia and Ronnie Austin

April 2, 2014

Deepest sympathy and lots of love to the family.

Helen Fernandez

April 2, 2014

Lorraine would always greet us with a big hug each Sunday at church. She was a special lady and will really be missed. My heart goes out to her family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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