Irene Elizabeth Goad Neal, 93, of Vinton, passed away early Monday morning, May 12, 2014 in Wilmington, N.C. Born Tuesday, August 3, 1920 to Samuel Jerome Goad and Lizzie Jennie Webber, Irene lived her entire life in Southeast Roanoke and Vinton. A beautician by trade, "Mama 'Rene" was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Coming of age during the Great Depression, she was a meticulous planner who witnessed and embraced the cultural and technological changes and innovations realized over more than eight decades. Irene graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke in 1938 and married George Hensley Neal, with whom she raised their daughter Patricia. She worked as a beautician until her retirement in 2010 at age 90. Irene practiced her faith by witnessing to others and was active in leadership positions for most of her life at Waverly Place Baptist Church in Roanoke. She enjoyed "working out" at Curves, cooking, keeping an immaculately clean home, spending time with her many friends, gardening, and traveling. She always maintained an active social life.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George; her brothers, Carlton, James and Woody; her daughter Pat and her son-in-law Don Vaught. She is survived by her granddaughter, Donna Vaught; grandson-in-law Brian Gill; grandson Dan Vaught; granddaughter-in-law Tina Vaught; and great-grandsons Zac Gill, Mason Vaught and Jake Vaught. She is also survived by her "adopted family", a daughter, Cindy Smith, son-in-law Ray Smith and grandson, R.J. Smith. She will be missed by many more.
A memorial service celebrating Irene's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Waverly Place Baptist Church, 1401 Kenwood Blvd SE, Roanoke VA 24013; phone 540-344-5527. Arrangements are under the care of Lotz Funeral Home of Vinton, 305 E Washington Ave, Vinton, VA 24179; phone 540-343-4986. The family will be receiving condolences at Lotz on Friday, May 16, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please forward donations to Waverly Place Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home Vinton.
Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, May 15, 2014 12:00 am.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George; her brothers, Carlton, James and Woody; her daughter Pat and her son-in-law Don Vaught. She is survived by her granddaughter, Donna Vaught; grandson-in-law Brian Gill; grandson Dan Vaught; granddaughter-in-law Tina Vaught; and great-grandsons Zac Gill, Mason Vaught and Jake Vaught. She is also survived by her "adopted family", a daughter, Cindy Smith, son-in-law Ray Smith and grandson, R.J. Smith. She will be missed by many more.
A memorial service celebrating Irene's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Waverly Place Baptist Church, 1401 Kenwood Blvd SE, Roanoke VA 24013; phone 540-344-5527. Arrangements are under the care of Lotz Funeral Home of Vinton, 305 E Washington Ave, Vinton, VA 24179; phone 540-343-4986. The family will be receiving condolences at Lotz on Friday, May 16, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please forward donations to Waverly Place Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home Vinton.
Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, May 15, 2014 12:00 am.
Irene Elizabeth Goad Neal, 93, of Vinton, passed away early Monday morning, May 12, 2014 in Wilmington, N.C. Born Tuesday, August 3, 1920 to Samuel Jerome Goad and Lizzie Jennie Webber, Irene lived her entire life in Southeast Roanoke and Vinton. A beautician by trade, "Mama 'Rene" was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Coming of age during the Great Depression, she was a meticulous planner who witnessed and embraced the cultural and technological changes and innovations realized over more than eight decades. Irene graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke in 1938 and married George Hensley Neal, with whom she raised their daughter Patricia. She worked as a beautician until her retirement in 2010 at age 90. Irene practiced her faith by witnessing to others and was active in leadership positions for most of her life at Waverly Place Baptist Church in Roanoke. She enjoyed "working out" at Curves, cooking, keeping an immaculately clean home, spending time with her many friends, gardening, and traveling. She always maintained an active social life.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George; her brothers, Carlton, James and Woody; her daughter Pat and her son-in-law Don Vaught. She is survived by her granddaughter, Donna Vaught; grandson-in-law Brian Gill; grandson Dan Vaught; granddaughter-in-law Tina Vaught; and great-grandsons Zac Gill, Mason Vaught and Jake Vaught. She is also survived by her "adopted family", a daughter, Cindy Smith, son-in-law Ray Smith and grandson, R.J. Smith. She will be missed by many more.
A memorial service celebrating Irene's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Waverly Place Baptist Church, 1401 Kenwood Blvd SE, Roanoke VA 24013; phone 540-344-5527. Arrangements are under the care of Lotz Funeral Home of Vinton, 305 E Washington Ave, Vinton, VA 24179; phone 540-343-4986. The family will be receiving condolences at Lotz on Friday, May 16, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please forward donations to Waverly Place Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home Vinton.
Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, May 15, 2014 12:00 am.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George; her brothers, Carlton, James and Woody; her daughter Pat and her son-in-law Don Vaught. She is survived by her granddaughter, Donna Vaught; grandson-in-law Brian Gill; grandson Dan Vaught; granddaughter-in-law Tina Vaught; and great-grandsons Zac Gill, Mason Vaught and Jake Vaught. She is also survived by her "adopted family", a daughter, Cindy Smith, son-in-law Ray Smith and grandson, R.J. Smith. She will be missed by many more.
A memorial service celebrating Irene's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Waverly Place Baptist Church, 1401 Kenwood Blvd SE, Roanoke VA 24013; phone 540-344-5527. Arrangements are under the care of Lotz Funeral Home of Vinton, 305 E Washington Ave, Vinton, VA 24179; phone 540-343-4986. The family will be receiving condolences at Lotz on Friday, May 16, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please forward donations to Waverly Place Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home Vinton.
Posted in Obituaries on Thursday, May 15, 2014 12:00 am.
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