Mary M Neale

Mary M. (Ingram) Neale, age 80, of rural Evansville, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital. Mary was born June 6, 1935 in Evansville to the late Oliver and Jeannette (France) Ingram. She attended Reitz High School and after leaving Reitz was employed by Shane Uniform Company. Mary also modeled and loved to design clothing. Exercising was important to her and she loved to dance. Mary had a passion for collecting dolls and angels and she greatly admired the beauty of butterflies. She was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church and had a strong devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Listening to classical music brought Mary much enjoyment over the years. She also enjoyed watching old movies. Drawing colorful, expressive sketches and images was another of Mary’s favorite interests. Most of all, she cherished the time spent with her family. Mary enjoyed vacationing with her husband Ron, particularly their annual trips to Molaki, HI. She especially enjoyed their trip in 2012 to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary when their children joined them. Surviving Mary are her husband of 53 years, Ronald E. Neale of St. Philip, IN; two daughters, Christine A. Nelson and Cynthia M. (Freddie) Wolfe, both of Evansville; a son, Michael A. (Kristina) Neale of St. Philip, IN; three grandchildren, Mari (Aaron) Thomas of Scottsboro, AL, Danielle Marie Nelson and Rachel Neale, both of Evansville; three step grandchildren, Ashley Wolfe and Shea and Logan Ellison; one great granddaughter, Aaliyah Hope Thomas of Scottsboro, AL and another great granddaughter due in 2016. Also surviving Mary are a brother, Thomas (Gail) Ingram of Evansville; a sister, Joyce Eden of Indianapolis, IN; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Daniel David Neale. There will be Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, December 4, 2015 at St. Philip Catholic Church, 3500 S. St. Philip Road, Father Dusty Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Philip Church Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where there will be a memorial service conducted by the church at 4:00 P.M. Friends may also visit with the family from 9:30 A.M. until service time on Friday at St. Philip Catholic Church. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. E. Steed Jackson, Dr. Vijay Bhasin and Dr. Mary Tadros for their long term, compassionate and loving care of Mary. They would also like to thank St. Mary’s Medical Center, Select Specialty Hospital and Deaconess Hospital for their care during Mary’s most recent illness. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Philip Catholic Church, 3500 S. St. Philip Road, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620, to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 or to the American Diabetes Association, 8604 Allisonville Road, Suite 140, Indianapolis, IN 46250. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Mary M Neale

June 6, 1935 - November 30, 2015