Helen Neil's Obituary
Helen Maxine Neil, age 82, of Bolivar, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Parkview Healthcare Facility in Bolivar, Missouri after a long illness. She was born December 7, 1926 in Halfway, Missouri, the daughter of Edward Lee VanZandt and Maude Bishop VanZandt. Maxine was a graduate of Halfway High School. She also was a Nurses Aide in the Medical Field for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dwight J. Neil in November of 1994, five brothers and two sisters. Maxine is survived by her son; Billy Joe Neil and his wife Belle of Blue Springs, Missouri, a daughter; Mary Ann Bass of Junction City, Kansas, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Nieces and nephews also survive. A funeral service will be held at 3:00pm, Friday, May 1, 2009 at Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri with Reverend Gray Nordan officiating. Musical selections will be “Amazing Grace” and “I Can Only Imagine”. Burial will be in the Reed Cemetery south of Halfway, Missouri. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00pm on Friday prior to service time at the funeral home. Friends and family may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com Return to top
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