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Norma Neely Obituary

Norma Jean Neely
Norma Jean Neely, 81, of Renfrew died at 7:55 p.m. Friday in Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born in Connoquenessing Township, Nov. 17, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Walker and Laverne Hilliard Walker.
She was a member of St. John's Reformed Church.
Mrs. Neely was an elementary school teacher in Evans City. She then went to work for the Butler School District as a teacher and then became chairwoman for the library science department.
She was a 1953 graduate of Slippery Rock College and was very active in her church. She was a member of the Meridian Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, the Butler County Association of School Retirees and the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. Mrs. Neely was a member of the Alpha Sigma Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. She also was a 4-H leader for 20 years.
She is survived by her husband, James E. Neely, who she married June 16, 1955; one daughter, Donna S. Zang and her husband, Robert C. Zang Jr., of Evans City; two grandsons, Jason R. Zang and Garrett J. Zang of Evans City; one sister, Joanne M. Jamison and her husband, Bob, of Renfrew; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, William C. Neely
NEELY - Friends and family of Norma Jean Neely, who died Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at the St. John's Reformed Church Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Robert C. Peterson officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Burial Estates.
The family suggests memorial donations to the donor's favorite charity.
Information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.

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Published by Butler Eagle from Nov. 27 to Nov. 29, 2010.

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Barry Besnecker

December 9, 2010

Donna,
Sorry to hear about your mom. I have many fond memories of her and our time with Powder Mill, she was a very kind and caring person. Please accept my condolences.

Reid & Barb Double

December 3, 2010

Dear Jimmy.., we are so sorry to hear of Norma's passing.. it seems like I have known her my whole life and she was a very special friend. She will be sadly missed by many.. please cherish all the memories you two made in your long life together..that is what helps you hold on.. please accept our sympathy and love. HUGS to you all!

November 30, 2010

Donna - Deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother from the members of the Powder Mill 4-H Club.

Jennifer (Baker) Vasil

November 30, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Neely family. Mrs. Neely was the school librarian when I attended Connoquenessing Elementary. I remember my time in the library fondly: from learning about the Dewey decimal system, to writing a book report on the Conestoga wagon. Mrs. Neely certainly instilled in me a love of libraries and books!

Lori (Michael) Heck

November 29, 2010

sorry to hear about mrs neely, i really enjoyed her and connoq elem school when she was librian and a good teacher. to donna zang sorry to hear about your mom she was a very nice woman. you have my deepest sympathy.

Karen Sweeney Reott Houpt

November 29, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Norma's family. I worked with her at McQuistion School for many years. Such a lovely person. She will be missed.

November 29, 2010

Jim, Diane and I are sorry for your loss.
Norman & Diane Auvil
Pittsburgh PA

November 29, 2010

Jim
I am sorry to hear Norma passed
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