Marilyn Neal

Marilyn M. Neal, 91, of Gordonville passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at her home.

She was born Nov. 18, 1932, in Gordonville, daughter of Paul and Marguerite Siemers Borchelt. She and Jerry Neal were married Feb. 18, 1951, at Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville. He preceded her in death April 21, 1990.

Marilyn was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Gordonville. She was a lifelong member of the church.

Marilyn sold Avon for many years. She enjoyed horses, previously owned Tennessee Walking horses and was a member of the Jackson Trial Riders Association. She loved gardening from a very young age and always planted a yearly garden. She loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and watching their sporting events. She leaves behind her loyal dog companion, Pepper.

Loving survivors include her children, Tom Neal of Vienna, Illinois, and Tim (Joyce) Neal, Becky Myracle, Kenny Neal, Debbie (Rob) Birk and Danny (Karen) Neal, all of Gordonville; grandchildren, Shane Neal, Jessica Neal, Ben Neal, Matt (Stephanie) Neal, Sara (Austin) Bock, Marci (Landon) Althoff, Katelyn (Luis) Velasquez, Austin (Breanna) Neal, Catherine (Blake) Gorton, Jamie (Landon) Bollinger, Leslie (Andrew) Ratliff, Lance (Amanda) Neal, Adam Elfrink and Blake (Amy) Neal; and great-grandchildren, Witten and August Bock, Josie, Holly and Hannah Neal, Eva and Owen Althoff, Ava and Jack Neal, Rylee and Lynden Gorton, Carson and Jaxson Bollinger, Carter Ratliff, and Waylon, Sutton and Colton Neal.

In addition to her husband and parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by a sister, Geneva, and special friend, Ervin Peetz.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Christ Lutheran Church in Gordonville.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the church, with the Rev. Jacob May officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may take the form of donations to Christ Lutheran Church.

McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on Marilyn's personal obituary page at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.