Shirley Ann McNeill of Smithfield died, September 20, 2012 in Johnston Medical Center at the age of 73.
She was born in the Blue Springs Community of Hoke County to Clifford McNeill, Sr., and Annie Parks McNeill. She was the youngest of three children. Her parents and her siblings, C.J. McNeill, Jr., and Jean Harris, preceded her in death. She is survived by her cousins, niece and nephews, as well as her neighbors and church friends.
She was a graduate of Flora MacDonald College. She served as the Certified Director of Christian Education at First Presbyterian Church, Hamlet and Westminster Presbyterian Church, Raleigh. She was the first DCE at First Presbyterian Church, Smithfield, serving from December 18, 1989, through her retirement on February 28, 2003. She also served there as an elder. She continued to live in Smithfield after her retirement.
A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 215 South 3rd Street, Smithfield, at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 23.
A graveside service will be held Monday, September 24, at Bethel Presbyterian Church, John Russell Road in Raeford at 11 a.m.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com