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Myra Neal Obituary
STOKESDALE — Mrs. Myra Preston Neal, 55, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Moses Cone Hospital.
Mrs. Neal's funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 6, at Stokesdale Christian Church with Rev. Brian Fox officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
A Guilford County native, Mrs. Neal was born on August 22, 1953, the daughter of Carl Flu and Lillie Ruth Thompson Preston. She was an active member of Stokesdale Christian Church. Myra owned Myra's Hair Styling in Stokesdale. She loved and enjoyed her work and customers. Myra also offered her service to the community as the in-house hairdresser at Forbis and Dick Brooke Chapel for many years. On December 11, 1976, Myra married Paul Neal.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Sherill Preston.
Surviving are her loving husband of 32 years, Paul Neal of the home; sons, Adam Neal of Boone, and Paul Neal, Jr. and his wife, Donna of Greensboro; sister, Goldie Preston Smith and her husband, Jimmy and brother, Tim Preston both of Gibsonville and granddaughters, Katlin Neal and Halee Neal; niece, Jamie Smith and nephew Preston Smith.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. this evening at Forbis & Dick Brooke Chapel in Stokesdale.
Memorials may be made to Stokesdale Christian Church, Building Fund, 8607 Stokesdale Street, Stokesdale, NC 27357.
Forbis & Dick Brooke Chapel, Stokesdale is serving the Neal family, and on-line condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com
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Cathey Wilson Justice
February 7, 2009
Paul Jr and Tim,
I am so sorry about your loss. Myra was such a sweet person. May god comfort you and your family
Michael East
February 6, 2009
Paul, Paul Jr., Adam and all of the Neal family.
Please accept my condelences on the passing of Myra. It was obvious that she was dearly loved by not only family but so many others who's lives she touched. Cherish your memories and Love of her for it is that Love that will remain forever in your hearts. Know that Myra is in the Love of God and through your faith you will be reunited someday. May God comfort you in your loss.
Nancy & Chuck Leonard
February 6, 2009
Paul and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Even though I didnt know Myra as well as Chuck, the times I was around her she was full of life and laughter and made you feel like you had known her for along time. Chuck has many memories of her from way back. She will be missed.
Michelle & Beth Ann Martin
February 6, 2009
Paul & family, Myra was truly a special person, we will always remember her sweet & special smile. She was always so full of life. We are so sorry for your loss. Myra will truly be missed.
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Gerald & Betty Coleman-Freeman
February 5, 2009
Paul, Adam, Goldie,Tim, Paul,Jr.;
We are saddened to know of Myra's passing, because we will truely miss her beautiful smiles of laughter and friendship, but happy for her because she is no longer in pain. I will always cherish the memories of Myra and our friendship as we played together when small and in Jr. High we rode the bus together and was in school together. Our years of playing ball on the Stokesdale Moose baseball team back in the early years sure were fun. One I'll surely never forget is the day we were in Jr. High and I was at her house in her room at the foot of her bed and she said" Let me make you up and do your hair." I told her I was so ugly. She said" Well just sit your scroney self down here;(meaning on the foot of her bed) and I'll just make you darn pretty. We laughted and laughted that evening. I didn't get to spend much time after school with Myra for being at home at the beach, but after moving back a couple years ago we met up again and had some laughs. She certainly like the right kind of fish;(Catfish)both our favorites. Myra was such a beautiful person inside and out, always there doing for others and loving all of whom she came in contact with. So just hang on to all the years of memories for she'll be waiting around the corner of heaven for you one day. We truely love you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for any of you.
Sincerely
Patty Jessup
February 5, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Anita McHone (formerly Gauldin)
February 5, 2009
I have not seen Myra in far too long, having moved from Stokesdale a few years ago. She was such a pleasure to know & be around. She always made me laugh when we would get together. I think of her often. She will be sorely missed. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Geri Rose
February 5, 2009
Paul,
I just found out about Myra's passing. She was always so kind and thoughtful. My heart goes out to you and your family. I will be thinking of you.
Your first cousin, Geri (Neal) Rose,
Bobbie Neal Poole
February 5, 2009
Uncle Paul,
I am so sorry for your loss. This has really been a hard year. Please know that you are in my thougts and prayers. I hope to see you tonight. Love you bunches.
Shannon Martin
February 5, 2009
Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Myra years ago when I moved to Stokesdale after graduating high school. She was always so full of life, happy and smiling. She was one of my favorite people to know. May God be with all of you. Now she can go home and bring joy to other people's life like she has ours.
Ronald & Rhodell Gregor
February 5, 2009
Paul and all of the family,
We were so saddened to see of Myra's passing. She was such a lovely lady. Please accept our condolences. You will have wonderful memories to hold onto.
Stephen, Jennifer, Lindsay & Logan
February 5, 2009
My family enjoyed many hours and days over at Paul and Myra's house. She will be truly missed. We will have some good memories.
Sharon Linder
February 5, 2009
Paul & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Myra's spirit will live on in the hearts of everyone that she has touched and in those who loved her.
Jerry Lee and Sharon Linder
Sheila Allen (Mouse) & Mark Jones
February 5, 2009
Paul and Family,
We so sorry to hear about Myra. She was indeed a special person with an enchanting personality. Let us know if you need anything.
Robyn Neal
February 5, 2009
Paul,
I was so sorry to hear about Myra's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. What will keep you going is knowing that one day you will see her again.
Susan Fulk
February 5, 2009
Paul, Goldie & Tim,
We are so sorry to hear about Myra. She was such a wonderful person with an outgoing personality. May God be with all of you throughout this difficult time.
Susan Fulk & Leslie Hall
Jo Otwell Key
February 5, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Myra's passing. She was there to see me through my familys hard times when my mom and sis passed and my prayers are with you now.
Thomasa Hicks
February 5, 2009
Paul and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss and will be thinking of you in the days to come. Take care of yourselves and most importantly take care of each other.
Susan and Randy McGee
February 5, 2009
Paul and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Myra was a special lady and had a beautiful laughter. We will miss her friendship.
Linda Strader
February 5, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Patti (Pyrtle) & Billy Norman
February 5, 2009
Paul and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Myra. She was a very special person. You are in our prayers.
Donna McCall
February 5, 2009
A wonderful person. She was so loving and caring of others. I am a better person for having known her.
Donna
Kathy and Norm Gagne
February 4, 2009
Paul, Adam, and Paul Jr.,
We are so saddened and our hearts are very heavy upon hearing of Myra's passing. We will never forget our memories of the fun times we had together during the little league baseball years when Adam and Jason played and the times when we'd visit after Myra would do my hair. Myra's time and work on this earth was completed according to God's plan and God called her home. May God give you comfort and strength during this most difficult of times not only now but in the days, weeks, months and even years to come. We are praying, and will continue to pray, for you. Hold on to and cherish your precious memories and take comfort in knowing that you will see Myra again one day. May God bless you. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.
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