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Obituary for Shirley "Sam" Ann McNeely
Funeral services for Shirley “Sam” Ann McNeely will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Jeane’s Funeral Service with Reverend Sandy Guynn officiating. The burial will follow in Oak Forest Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. The pallbearers will be T.J. Miller, Miller Phillips, Wyatt Miller, Lane Koury, Tyler Meyers, and Gary Miller. A visitation will be held at Jeane’s on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Shirley was born December 4, 1946, in Alexandria, Louisiana and passed away May 30, 2023, in Leesville, Louisiana at the age of 76. She lived in Leesville for over 40 years and during that time co-owned and managed Rick’s Tattoo Shop. Shirley had a deep love for animals. She was a regular contributor to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and never passed up an opportunity to take in or help an animal, including but not limited to ill or crippled dogs, cats, snakes, and squirrels. Shirley had a talent for creating beautiful flower arrangements and enjoyed competing in the APA pool league. She could often be seen riding a Harley with her husband Rick, and she was active in ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Towards Education) and the Toys for Tots Toy Drive.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Rick” McNeely; mother, Essie R. Johnson, and father, Arcadious Johnson.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Deborah Miller Phillips and husband Jim, Joseph Edward Miller and wife Denise, Timothy Jay Miller and wife Dawn, and Denise Miller Jackson and husband Mike;
nine grandchildren, Erika Soileau, Amber Jackson, Emily Meyers (Tyler), T.J. Miller (Bailey), Hannah Koury (Lane), Miller Phillips, Wyatt Miller, Kaitlyn Miller, and Kelsey Miller;
four great-grandchildren, Maddox Davis, Westyn Davis, Kendall Meyers, and Olivia Meyers;
and extended family members and friends.
Saint Francis, humble and gentle friend,
inspire us with your, and Shirley’s, example
of compassion and love for all of God's creatures.
Help us to remain steadfast in faith,
that when her time came, she was destined
to be reunited with her loved ones in heaven.
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May the soul of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
5
Jun
9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
Jeane's Funeral Service
100 E Union St.
Leesville, LA 71446
Funeral
Monday
5
Jun
10:00 AM
Jeane's Funeral Service
100 E Union St.
Leesville, LA 71446
Cemetery Details
Location
Oak Forest Cemetery
Hwy 117 N.
Leesville, LA 71446
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