Arlene Neal was born on November 4, 1928 in North Carolina to the late Atlas and Ruby Jones. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Neal and six sisters and two brothers. Arlene worked at Doumar’s Cones and Barbeque for 52 years. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, Chesapeake, VA. Left to cherish her precious memories are her children, James Johnson (Leola), Willie Jones, Vernice Lynn, Barbara Jones, Velma McDonald (Melvin), Teresa Thorton (Derek), Patricia Gordon (Lewis) and Rodney
Neal; siblings, Lenese Russel (Hardy) and Paul Jones; 24 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was known as Mom by everyone who knew her. She will be missed by All.
Arlene Neal
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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Metropolitan Funeral Service
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Norfolk, VA 23505
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Norfolk, VA 23505
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DANITA CHERRY says
October 15, 2019 at 9:13 amAUNTIE THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPLAIN WHY YOU LEFT US BUT GOD KNOWS WHO DO YOU WANT IT AND THAT WAS YOU I’M NOT MAD I’M JUST DISAPPOINTED BUT YOU BE TRULY MISSED . THE BEAUTIFUL FLOWER AS YOU ARE YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. LOVE YOU ALWAYS. DANITA
Danita cherry says
October 15, 2019 at 8:31 pmAuntie there are no words again that explains why you left this Earth you were a truly great person to everybody so God pick that flower because he needed someone just like you to show the world how lovely you are how caring you are and in my heart you are and where a good mole role model for everyone again it hurts so bad to be here without you but I know God has plans for you so I know you will be a good candidate up in heaven so rest in peace my flower and we will meet again love you Nita
Banks Family says
October 15, 2019 at 10:35 amMay care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.
Teresa Jones-Thornton says
October 15, 2019 at 10:54 amThanks Arlene for showing me unconditional love. Thanks for molding me out to be the woman you always knew I could be. Gonna miss you mom down here on earth but you will always live in my heart. This is never goodbye because I will see you later. Rest In Peace In Paradise
Desmond Brooks says
October 15, 2019 at 5:03 pmSorry that you are gone I remember coming over your house having good meals and spending time with the family you will be truly missed
Valerie Godwin says
October 15, 2019 at 7:19 pmMy condolences and prayers are with the family
Tashauna Lynn says
October 15, 2019 at 9:20 pmGrandma Arlene you were the matriarch of the family and you welcome me with open arms from the first day we met. You have always been so nice and loving towards me, you were like my grandmother to me. Your smile, your laugh, your house gatherings and all your love will definitely be miss. We love you and you will be forever in our hearts.
Reginald Wilson says
October 15, 2019 at 9:49 pmI can remember as a child comming to South Norfolk to Visit and there was always one constant in our lives Momma , LiL Bud and Arlene she was always like a second mother to us , still can remember that smile she would give whenever she saw family , always glad to see everyone , I known they are having a heck of a cool out in heaven , really gonna miss your lovely smile , love you auntie.
Keejafee Outlaw says
October 16, 2019 at 1:26 pmShawn and Tashauna Lynn Mrs Vern And Family Praying Gods Strength Upon Each Of You. So Sorry For Your Loss!! Weaping May Endure For A Night But Joy Cometh In The Morning!! Love You ❤???? Keejafee Outlaw
Lydia Thompson says
October 16, 2019 at 9:57 pmMs.Arlene Neal I will not ever forget you. You always welcome me into your heart from day 1..Thanking you so much for everything you did for me and my family.. Pure true meaning of love you showed me… You will be missed but not forgotten
Kevin Lynn says
July 9, 2024 at 7:07 pmFive years later grandma the feeling is like it was yesterday.U are truly missed an the family will never be the same without u.Love an miss u so much.