Catherine "Cathy" McNeal

Catherine "Cathy" McNeal obituary, Fort Smith, AR

Catherine "Cathy" McNeal

Catherine McNeal Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by River Glenn Cremations & Funeral Services on Oct. 1, 2025.

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In Loving Memory Of
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Catherine Lynn McNeal, who left us on January 30, 2025 at the age of 71. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends in her final moments.
Cathy was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on December 30, 1953, to Don & Lillian Robertson. She was a graduate of Southside High School and Westark College where she graduated with her RN degree and met David McNeal, who would later become her husband and the love of her life.
Cathy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, David, her children Mitzi (Brandon...#1 Son-in-law) George and Bryan Sutton, her stepchildren Shannon (Derek...#2 Son-in-law) Turner and Steven McNeal and her grandchildren, Caroline (Phillip) Di Leo, Nicholas Turner, and Mason George. In addition, she is survived by her sister, Debra (Tom) Newman and brother, Wes (Pam) Robertson along with several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a hospice organization in Cathys name. The celebration of Cathys life will be announced to close family and friends at a later date To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Catherine, please visit our Tree Store.

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