Barbara Neal's Obituary
Ms. Barbara Elizabeth Neal, age 71, of 3105 Lake Shore Rd, Denver NC, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2020 at home with her family.
She was born in Buffalo, NY July 31, 1948 to Benjamin E. Neal Jr. and Elizabeth W. Neal. She was a graduate of Parsons College with a degree in Sociology. She retired from Freightliner Trucking located in Mt Holly, NC after working for them for over 30 years as a Buyer.
Barbara was a volunteer for many years with the East Lincoln Christian Ministry and the East Lincoln Marching Band when her son was in school. After her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family, time spent with friends she met swimming at the Mooresville YMCA, taking long road trips, and spending time driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway to enjoy the view of the mountains.
Barbara is survived by her son, William Reese IV and wife Jamie Reese, and two grandchildren, Alexandra Reese and Matthew Reese of Raleigh, NC; brother Benjamin Neal III (Catherine) of Racine, WI, nieces Monica Wells (Wayne) of Florence, OR, and Kime Heller-Neal (Derrick) of Racine, WI; brother James Neal of Charlotte, NC, niece Patricia Neal of Whittier, NC, and nephew Brad Neal (Candice) of Monroe, NC.
A visitation service will take place at James Funeral home in Huntersville, NC on March 16, 2020 from 4-6pm and final interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo NY for family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, P.O. Box 20986, Roanoke, VA 24018 or Hospice and Palliative Care of Lincoln County, 900 Dontia Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is assisting the family. www.jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com.
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