Helen Neely's Obituary
With her family at her side, Helen Thrasher Neely passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014, in Longview, Texas.
Funeral services for Mrs. Neely will be held at Rader Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, September 20, at 2:00pm, with Reverend Shelley Kral officiating.
Born December 27, 1932, in Henderson Texas, Mrs. Neely spent all her life in East Texas and was a long-time resident of Lake Cherokee. For the majority of her professional career, Mrs. Neely worked as bookkeeper and office manager for Key Production Company in Longview. Through this association, she made many good friends in the oil and gas industry.
Mrs. Neely and her husband, Leland, were members of several square and round dance organizations in East Texas. They were round dance instructors for many years and organized the Circle N Rounders Club. The square and round dance community is very close and Mrs. Neely considered it her extended family.
Mrs. Neely was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Mildred Thrasher; sisters, Bill Alford and Tody Foley; and brother, Jack Thrasher, all of Henderson.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Leland Neely of Longview; daughter Loretta Brelsford and husband Gary of Katy; son, Dennis (Nick) Neely of Gladewater; grandchildren Lindsey Brelsford of Katy and Christopher Brelsford of College Station; and brother, Jimmy Thrasher of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Fountainview Estates Assisted Living and Beacon Hospice for the outstanding care she received.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beacon Hospice, 5016 Gilmer Road, Longview, Texas 75604 or the charity of your choice.
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