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Jill McNeeley Obituary
05/10/1941 - 03/16/2025
Jill Griffin McNeeley, a 43-year resident of Houston, Texas, passed away on Sunday, March 16th, in Memphis, Tennessee, just a couple of months shy of her 84th birthday. Jill was born in Akron, Ohio, on May 10, 1941, and spent her formative years there. She subsequently moved to Northern Virginia (with the Marine Corps), Massachusetts, back to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia (where she attended Mercer University), South Florida, Texas, and Tennessee.
Jill was a strong, self-reliant woman who instilled that same strength, intelligence, and independence in her three daughters. She had an appreciation for good food, good music, and witty observations. She was a fantastic cook and a force to be reckoned with at Scrabble. She was a lifelong animal lover, with a particular affection for her cats.
Jill is survived by daughter Monica McNeeley, her husband Alex Hart, her sons Griffin, Trent, and Clark Markwith, and Griffin's daughter Sophia Markwith; daughter Margot McNeeley and her husband Gary Backaus; and daughter Melissa McNeeley, her husband Ken Treusch, and their son Theodore "Teddy" Treusch. Jill's older brother, Jack Griffin, passed away in 2020.
In keeping with her independent spirit, Jill asked that her daughters forgo the traditional rites of funerals and memorial services and encourage her friends and loved ones to focus on living their best lives and contributing to causes that move them. For those interested in a new cause, the Methodist Hospice Residence (http://www.methodisthealth.org/locations/methodist-hospice-residence) was a source of great comfort during Jill's final chapter.
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Carol and Denny Arbour
May 28, 2025
Donna, I am so sorry to hear about your Aunt Jill´s passing! I always remember your dad, Jack , talking fondly about his sister Jill. I´m sorry I never had the opportunity to meet Jill, but my husband, Denny ,remembers her. Sending our deepest sympathies to you and your family!
Donna Griffin-Coontz
May 17, 2025
So very sorry to learn of Aunt Jill's passing. I fondly remember her visit here for dad's 70th birthday. Hard to believe that was 2006. The years fly by. My deepest condolences to all three of you girls. May she rest in peace.
Sandy Arbour
May 13, 2025
We are sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Jack Griffin always spoke fondly of his sister, Jill. We last saw Jill when she came to Ohio for her brother Jack Griffin's 70th birthday celebration.
Here is a photo of Jill from the picnic. First row: Jim Arbour, Jr., Delma Griffin (Jack's wife), Carrie Griffin, Meredith Trepanier Oates,; Back row: Dorothy Arbour (Jim Sr.'s wife), Uncle Jim Arbour, Sr., Aunt Marilyn Arbour Trepanier, Jack Griffin, Jill Griffin McNeeley, Donna Griffin Coontz.
Kathy Johnson
April 11, 2025
I am so very sorry to hear that Jill has passed. She was a thoughtful, caring neighbor and friend. I enjoyed her company for many, many years, and will sorely miss her! Rest in peace, my friend.
Mea
March 26, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you all. Please know that your loved one is safe in God´s memory (Proverbs 14:14,15). Just as he brought his son Jesus back to life, he will do the same for your loved one. May God give you comfort and strength to help you cope during this difficult time.
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