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Betty McNeely
1945 - 2024
Betty McNeely
1945 - 2024
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Betty McNeely Obituary
Her favorite pastime was playing basketball for the Lady Eagles and helped her team win the state championship during her high school career. In 1965, she married Auzie McNeely. Together they had two daughters, DeAnn McNeely Massengill (Thomas) of New Albany, and Andi Thompson of Myrtle. She had three grandchildren, Andrew Massengill of New Albany, Preslee Nanney, and Benton Nanney, of Myrtle. She and Auzie were married for 56 years.In 1974, Betty became the librarian at the Myrtle Public Library where she served for almost 40 years. In honor of her service it was re-named the Nance-McNeely Memorial Library.
Betty is survived by her daughters and grandchildren. Her sisters, Audry Clement, Lawanda Russell (David), Peggy Hawkes (Brad), brothers, Richard Jennings (Kathy), Daniel Jennings, brother-in-law, Bill Raines, sister-in-law, Barbara Jennings, and a large family of nieces and nephews.She is Proceeded in death by her parents, husband Auzie, brother Boone (Roy) Jennings, sister Debbie Raines, and brother-in-law Bob Clement.Betty enjoyed life. She had a passionate love for books.
She especially loved gardening, camping, and spending time with her family at the lake.She was a loyal member of Old Oak Grove Baptist Church in Myrtle. She loved teaching Sunday School and spending time with her church family.
A Visitation to honor her life will be held Friday, December 13, 2024 at Glenfield Funeral Home from 12:00-2:00. The service will begin at 2:00. Bro. Bobby Butler will be in charge of the service.
Pallbearers are Richard Jennings, David Russell, Bill Raines, Sam Davis, Thomas Massengill, Andre Harris, and Joey Patterson.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, The Union County Library, or Old Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Glenfield Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Betty.
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