Grace McNeely, 89, of Fruitland died Monday, March 3, 2003, at her home.
She was born Dec. 19, 1913, at Puxico, Mo., daughter of Alexander C. and Lucy Cotner Whitledge. She and George Melvin McNeely were married May 31, 1941. He died Nov. 10, 1984.
McNeely worked more than 15 years in various positions at Deal Nursing Home in Jackson, retiring in 1984 as purchasing agent. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Colonial Senior Citizens, and Fruitland Fire District Auxiliary.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Jonell McNeely of Fruitland; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, four brothers, and two sisters.
Friends may call at Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home in Jackson from 4 to 8 p.m. today.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church in Fruitland. Dr. Grant F.C. Gillard will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
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