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Laura Neal Obituary
She was born Sept. 4, 1928 in Gaston County to the late Furman Elijah and Willie Kale Holland.
She worked in textiles and retail but got her most pleasure greeting customers at 'The Pier'. She was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed following her grandchildren in their sports and many activities. She was a member of First Wesleyan Church, Bessemer City.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Eugene Neal, Sr.; brothers: Pat, Alvin (Buddy) and Neal Holland; sister: Hazel Jones; grandson: Jim Neal and granddaughter: Brandi Steele.
She is survived by her children: Brenda Lovelace and Edward, Kings Mountain; Charles Neal, Jr. and Phyllis, Gastonia; Gloria Ratchford and Joe, Dal-las; James Neal Sr. and Brenda, Gastonia; Becky Neal, Rock Hill; Roxie Miller and Brad, Stanley; Michelle Price and Anthony, Dallas.
A loving grandmother to: Todd Lovelace and Kelly, Erin Lovelace and Daven Hunsicker, Chris and Conner Neal; Matt Ratchford and Nikki; Seth and Robin Ratchford, Dereck Neal, Stephen Riddle and Frances, Shellie Dulin and Les, Kale Steele and Haley, Brady and Emily Miller; Garrin, Josh and Rachel Price; great-grandchildren, Erin Thompson and Neil, Tasha, Stephanie, Brandi and Jeremy Riddle, Samantha and Luke Rikard, Alexus Neal, Austin and Megan Bowen, Kayden Weaver, Fenix Conner. Great-Great Granddaughter: Kaytlin Thompson; Brothers: Jake of Bessemer City; C.J. of Kings Mountain; Dean of Hopewell, Va.; sister, Jean Jones of Cleveland, Ohio; special sisters-in-law: Mary Fraley and Earlene Ashe, numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bessemer City First Wesleyan Church Family Life Center
Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at First Wesleyan Church with the Revs. Robert Fraley, Jerry Millwood, Wes Brown and Dick Whitener of-ficiating
Interment will be private at Westview Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Kings Mountain Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Blvd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086; First Wesleyan Church, P.O. Box 682, Bessemer City, NC 28016, or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Va.
To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com.
Arrangements by Sisk-Butler Funeral Home, Bessemer City.
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Anne Hallman
January 20, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out. Laura Mae was a wonderful live spirit and will keep everyone on their toes in heaven.
Marcia Neal
January 19, 2012
Hoping you find strenth and guidance through God in this time of your loss. The Gates of Heaven have welcomed another Angel.
Kim Bolin
January 19, 2012
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tracy, Kim & Lillie Bolin
Elaine Gillespie Lyda
January 19, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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