Vivian Ann Neal's Obituary
Decatur-Vivian Ann Neal, 65, of Decatur went to be with Jesus Monday, September 26, 2016 with her family by her side.
Vivian was born December 29, 1950 in Jackson, Mississippi, to the union of Wade and Sadie (Williams) Smith. She graduated from Lanier High School in Jackson. She attended Richland with her daughter Rochelle and received her certificate. Vivian was previously employed with A.E. Staley Manufacturing Company for seventeen years and then with Jackson State University. She rededicated herself to Christ in 1978 and was a member of Kingdom Come Ministries where she served as past children’s church teacher and past President of the Torrence Park Neighborhood Organization. She enjoyed writing poems and authored a book “Inspirations from the Heart”. She also loved playing Uno, praying, and reading her bible.
She leaves behind to cherish fond memories her son Troy Neal Jr., daughters Rochelle Smith, Tonya Neal, and Shumyria Neal, brother Ajanaku “Lash” Williams, sister Toya Patterson, beloved grandchildren Desiree Neal, Travontaye Claypool, Raven Pillow, Tyreisha Wilder Neal, Shayveon Gaines, Brianna Neal, Travaye Gaines Jr., Rashad Pillow, Samanda “Nonnie” Beasley, special aunt Vivian Smith Robbins, special cousins Phyllis Robbins and Beverly, special friends Shirley Daniels, Iola Brown, and Nysa Leggions, and a host of loving family and friends.
Vivian was reunited in Heaven with her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and grandson JaCory Neal.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. James Wade and all of the nurses and staff at Cancer Care Specialists of Central IL, Dr. Mark Scott with SIU, the nurses and staff at DMH Hospice, and caregiver Shirley Smith for all of their loving care. Also a special thanks to all the family and friends who visited and sat with Vivian.
Homegoing services to celebrate Vivian’s life will be 11:00 AM Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Kingdom Come Ministries, 321 E. Leafland Ave., with Apostle W.S. Rogers Jr. officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial with “Flight Home” Ceremony will follow in the Resurrection Gardens at Graceland Cemetery.
The family of Vivian Ann Neal is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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