Sue Neal

1935 ∼ 2021

Sue Neal

Sue Neal, 86, of Nederland, Texas passed away August 12, 2021. She was born in Crockett, Texas on May 29, 1935 to the late John Henry Beard and Hazel Cook Beard. Sue retired after 32 years of service as a Homemaking Teacher at Nederland I.S.D. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Nederland.

Those left to cherish Sue’s memory are her husband of 65 years, Billy Neal of Nederland; her daughters, Kristi Hood and her husband, Kirby of Nederland and Cindi Bordelon and her husband, Todd of Port Neches; her son, Keith Neal and his wife, Laurie of Fannett; her grandchildren, Kortney Romero and husband Jake. Dustin Hood and wife Tina, her grand daughter-in-law, Shelby Neal, Erin Laughlin and husband Jeff, Alli Bell and husband Alex, and Jace Bordelon; and 7 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Eric Neal; and brother, Bobby Beard.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Nederland on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church, Pastor Kevin Kissel officiant. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

In lieu of flowers, the family request all memorials be give to First United Methodist Church in Nederland, P.O. Box 905 Nederland, Texas. 77627 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Memorial Video

Condolences

Becky Marrs August 26, 2021
Mrs. Neal was my 7th grade English teacher and my Home Economics teacher in high school. I just loved her. She was so sweet, had a sense of humor, and was a great teacher. Praying for all the family.
Julie Askew August 17, 2021
KK, you are one of our best friends and we love you so much! You have taken such good care of your mom throughout her illnesses and that is much admired! Losing a mother is such a great loss, but she is at peace now, in Heaven! Rest, Rest my sweet friend!! Love, Greg and Julie Askew (Penny, Steve, Melvin & Matilda)
Melancon'S Funeral Home August 16, 2021
Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Sue Neal
L Hood August 16, 2021
I see trees of green Red roses too I see them bloom For me and you And I think to myself What a wonderful world In recent days when Kristi spoke of Mrs. Neal she painted a picture of their peaceful moments together, simply caring for a tomato plant, or laughing about the always joyful hummingbird visits. And I think to myself...what a beautiful memory in a wonderful world.
Gayla And Steve Derouen Family August 16, 2021
Where do I begin to share our Love and Condolences for The Neal Family….Chief, our Hearts are filled with wonderful memories. Sue was a true lady, amazing teacher and our FRIEND:heavy_heart_exclamation_mark_ornament:️ I learned so much from Sue, she was my foundation throughout the years. Her loving, gentle soul. Resting in the arms of Jesus:pray:
Dayna Eccles August 16, 2021
Endless love and prayers to you all, Love David & Dayna Eccles, Julia, and Family
Pam Soenning August 15, 2021
Sue was a wonderful person! So many fun times with her in TOPS! So sweet and always so caring! Prayers for her beautiful family! :pray::skin-tone-3::heart:
Frances True Manning August 15, 2021
Deepest Sympathy to the Neal family. Fondest memories of this special lady and teacher. She taught us so much more than cooking and sewing. She was a wonderful example of kindness, grace and caring. I will never forget her sweet smile.
Susan Morgan Streetman August 15, 2021
What a beautiful person. She helped me all the way through home economics and kept her cool. My deepest sympathies to her whole family. I know they will miss her. Mrs. Neal was one of Nederland's assets. Love, Susan Morgan Streetman and family.
Diane Dugas Goodman August 14, 2021
I remember her as my home economics teacher. Very nice and a very good teacher. Prayers for the family.
Julia Gribnau August 14, 2021
One of the sweetest persons and best teacher I've ever known. In more recent years, we crossed paths again at Curves in Nederland. Always such a gentle, kind soul. She was loved by many and will be missed. RIP, Mrs. Neal!
Joe Prestridge August 14, 2021
Joe Prestridge lit a candle in memory of Sue Neal
Brenda Mays August 14, 2021
When I would see her in church always smiling and such a sweet lady!!
Sherry Jacobs Weldon August 14, 2021
Mrs. Neal allowed me to leave homeroom class to step outside and say goodbye to my boyfriend who was leaving for boot camp. I went back to class crying and Mrs. Neal (with tears in HER eyes) quietly handed me a tissue. I've never forgotten her sweet spirit. She was a wonderful role model for all of us. Love and sympathy to Chief Neal and family.
Dolores Bryant Hussey August 14, 2021
Mrs. Neal was a wonderful teacher. Always had a smile but was serious about her teaching. She was a kind person and will be missed by many! Prayers for her family!
Malcolm Monroe August 14, 2021
Giving thanks for the life of a beautiful and gracious daughter of God and friend of mine.
Shirley Thornton August 14, 2021
Sue influenced many students at NHS during the years that she taught there. She was a great friend to me and many other coworkers. She will be truly missed by many .RIP my friend!
Patty Thacker Leblanc August 14, 2021
I did not have Mrs. Neal as a Home Ec teacher in 10th grade but I was her teachers aide in 11th grade. She was such a very nice lady. I have many fond memories of those school days as her aide. So very sorry for your loss.
Judy Radcliff. August 14, 2021
She has always been my idea of a beautiful and gracious lady who was Loved by everyone who knew her. I am so sorry that I will be out of town Monday and Tuesday but please know that I’m lifting all of her family up in prayer. My love to all of you.