Sandy Neely

Sandy Neely obituary, Lenoir, NC

Sandy Neely

Sandy Neely Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home, Inc. - Princeton on Mar. 15, 2026.
LENOIR, NC – Sandra "Sandy" Kay Neely, 71, of Lenoir, North Carolina, formerly of Matoaka, died Thursday, March 12, 2026, at UNC Health Blue Ridge Hospital in Morganton, North Carolina. Born August 2, 1954, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late William Otis Neely and Evelean Gertrude Harmon Neely.

Sandy loved relaxing with her favorite TV shows, sipping Dr Pepper, caring for every cat and dog she met, and most of all, cherishing time with her grandchildren. She had the most beautiful blue eyes - eyes that didn't just look at you, but spoke for her, revealing every emotion she carried in her heart.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Deegan Ray Wiley; niece, Sharon Clark Phillips; and nephew, Timothy "Timmy" Jordan Neely.

Those left to cherish her memory include one son, Michael Dillon of Lenoir NC; two daughters, Charlene Dillon Fuller of Lenoir NC and Michelle Shrewsbury of Rock; siblings, Drema Weise (Pete), Tammy Clark and Timmy Neely; grandchildren, Justin Wiley (Brandi), Adrienne Summers (Mike), Ashley Dillon Burks (Jessie), Rusty Fuller (Tori), Haley Robinette (Walter), Laken Shrader and Olivia Wingfield; special cousin, Martha Neely Stables (David) several nephews, Brian Keith Neely, Sidney Clark (Sarah), Lloyd Allen Weise; niece, Patricia Weise; and 18 great-grandchildren.

In honoring her wishes, there will be no services.

Information by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com

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