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Emma Mae Neal, of Mt. Morris, MI age 77 passed away May 24, 2020 in Flint, MI. Family gathering will be held 12noon - 4pm, Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Dodds Dumanois Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 901 Garland St. Flint, MI. Cremation will take place after gathering. PLEASE WEAR A MASK. Mrs. Emma Mae (Owens) Neal, beloved mother, aunt, and grandmother, age 78 passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Willowbrook Manor. Emma was born August 6, 1941 in Blacksville, AR, the daughter of Marshall Sr. and Zadie (Meade) Owens. She graduated from Branch High School in Newport, AR. Emma was joined in marriage to Rufus Neal Sr. and to this union 4 children were born. After moving to Flint, MI, Emma worked many years in the healthcare, restaurant, and hotel industries. She enjoyed sewing in her early years and dedicated most of her life to raising and caring for her children and grandchildren. Emma accepted Christ in her life at Harris Temple, under the leadership of Superintendent T.R. Harris and remained under Bishop Walter E. Bogan. Emma leaves to cherish her memory 2 daughters; Tonya L Neal of Mt. Morris, Tammy M. Norman of Flint, son Master Sergeant Rudolph Neal of Miami, FL, 1 stepson John Adams of Pinebluff, AR, 11 grandchildren; Kayetta, JeQuan, Rufus, Dequan, Katherine, Rahshemeer, Alexis Sade, James, Alexis Symone, Shamonte, Jazmyn, Trevon, 17 great grandchildren; Da'Marion, Jaiden, Nyla, Kaylen, Karmen, Aubrey,m Sumya, Zy'Aire, Ja'Khari, Kayla, Charles, Caleb, Carson, kamora, Shamonte, Tanaya, Kayreonna and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews including Briant Owent. Emma was preceded in death by her parents; Marshal Sr. and Zadie(Meade)Owens, husband Rufus Neal Sr., son Rufus Neal Jr., 5 brothers; Otha Dale, Norris Carl, Marshall Jr., Marvin, and Malcum, 4 sisters; Larvenia, Wilma, Annie Mae, Maggie Lois, special nephew Norris Earl(Jimmy) Owens. The family of Emma Mae Neal would like to thank the staff of McLaren Hospice Services, the staff of Willowbrook Manor, Harris Memorial Church family, and friends that have show various forms of love during this time. |
