Francis “Louise” Neal of Fayetteville, AR passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023. She was born in Wesley, AR on July 10, 1930 to Eugene and Ora Wilson Counts of Wesley, AR.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Bruce Neal.
Louise is survived by two daughters, Kay Kelly of Siloam Springs, AR and Lisa Jorgensen and husband Gary of Fayetteville, AR; three grandchildren Amanda Brown and husband J.R. of Fayetteville, Clayton Jorgensen and wife Sanaa of Wesley, AR, and Savannah Kelly of Fayetteville, AR; 5 great-grandchildren, Joel Brown, Henry Brown, Maeve Brown, Christian Brown, and Asher Kelly; and one sister, Lois Watson and husband Eugene of Fayetteville, AR (formerly of Huntsville, AR).
She attended the Baldwin Church of Christ for many years. Louise was a Christian homemaker and assisted her husband Bruce in ownership of Neal Auto Supply in Fayetteville. She also worked at Happy Hollow School in kitchen service. Louise enjoyed her church family going on vacations and traveling. Her loving heart reached out to many. She enjoyed boating, fishing, and picnics at the lake. Louise cared a lot for her family.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Beard’s Chapel in Fayetteville. Interment will follow in Wesley Cemetery in Wesley, AR.
Lisa & family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet mother. JC & I both speak of her often & both agree that she was just precious & as nice a woman as we have ever known. Sending you our most sincere sympathy & condolences.
Love & hugs,
JC & Sharon
Kay, Lisa and families, I just learned of Louise’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. If I had known in time I would have made it to the services. She and Bruce were two of the best people I’ve ever known. They were always so good to me. My prayers are with you all.
Kay, Lisa, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful christian woman. She was a worker at the Baldwin church of Christ Always there to help with showers, cooked food and served meals to countless families when there was a death in their family and many other tasks. I know she will be missed.
Lisa, We’re sorry to hear of your mother’s passing and we pray for comfort for you and your family.❤️
Lisa and Kay, I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I know words don’t take away the sorrow and pain of the loss, but hoping that kind thoughts and prayers offer some comfort. I know that I’ve been away from Fayetteville for a long time, but I still have fond memories of growing up with the 2 of you as friends.