Sylvia Ann (Johnson) Neal

Sylvia Ann Neal, born November 26, 1911 to Lawrence and Ella Mae Johnson of Putnam County, West Virginia fell asleep in Jesus' arms October 5, 2006 at the age of 94.

Sylvia married Elvin Neal on October 20, 1928. To this union was born eight children, twenty-six grandchildren, forty-eight great-grandchildren and twenty great-great-grandchildren.

She is survived by sons, Robert of North Fort Myers, Florida; Larry of Port Washington, New York; Jack of Porter, and Jerry of Grove City and by daughters, Lora Mae of North Fort Myers, Florida and Donna of Estero, Florida. She is also survived by her brother, Lester of Ocala, Florida.

Preceding her in death were her husband and children, Thomas and Patricia. She is also preceded in death by three grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and her mother and father as well as eight siblings, two sons-in-law and two daughters-in-law.

Sylvia gave her life to God at the age of 19, and lived for Him all her life. Church became a vital part of her life and Christ her constant companion. She attended Bethel Assembly of God in North Fort Myers, Florida.

Sylvia's other passion was for her family. As a homemaker, she loved raising her own vegetables and cooking her husband's and children's favorite foods.

The family will greet friends on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 from noon-2:00 PM at Vinton Baptist Church, State Route 160, Vinton, where funeral services will be held at 2:00 with the Rev. Jerry Neal officiating.

Interment will follow in the Vinton Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome or memorial gifts may be sent to:
Hope Hospice
9470 Heath Park Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33908

Arrangements are by the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton.