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Ruby Neel Obituary

NEEL, RUBY JOAN, 72



Gainesville - Ruby Joan Neel, 72, passed away on October 7, 2007 at Shands @ Alachua General Hospital.



She was born in Gainesville and was a life long resident. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, crocheting, sewing and being with her family. She is going to be missed by all who knew and loved her.



She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Neel.



She is survived by her sons, David Neel of Bronson, FL; Charles R. Neel of Colorado; Roger B. Neel and Stephen C. Neel both of Gainesville, FL; a daughter, Judy J. Canada of Gainesville, FL and 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.



Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 10 AM at Forest Meadows Memorial Park East, 3700 SE Hawthorne Road. A visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 6 -8 PM at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Ave.



Arrangements are under the care of FOREST MEADOWS FUNERAL HOME, CEMETERIES AND CREMATORY, 352-378-2528.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gainesville Sun from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2007.

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