Betty Neel

Betty E. Neel, age 85, of Lancaster, died June 13th, 2014 at her residence. She was born on October 28th, 1928 to Ernest and Grace Farver McAfee in Orrville, OH. She is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lancaster. She was an avid gardener who loved spending hours in her flower beds. Betty will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Lawrence Neel of Lancaster; son, Keith R. (Marsha) Neel of NV; and daughter, Sheryl (Gary) Johnson of Lancaster; and grandson, Dustin R. (Andrea Haid) Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Herbert and Russell McAfee; and her sister, Edna Oberlin.
A service will take place on Tuesday, at 1:30PM at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Cheryl Foulk. Burial will follow the service at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may visit at the funeral home from 6PM until 8PM Monday with one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Memorials can be made in Betty’s name to FairHoPe Hospice 282 Sells Rd. Lancaster, OH 43130 or The First United Methodist Church 163 E. Wheeling St. Lancaster, OH 43130. Online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com

Calling Hours

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Monday, June 16, 2014
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel
405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Funeral Service

1:30 PM ,Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel
405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Visitation

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM , Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130