Patty Jean Neal Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Patty Jean Neal of Durham, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 88, on May 11, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Patty Jean Neal or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin Aiken and Lizzie Keith Aiken; her husband Chief Master Sgt. Winslow “Windy” Neal, USAF (Retired); and her siblings, Goldie Collins, Annie Bell Clark, Betty Norwood, Flinton Aiken, Worth Aiken, Norris Aiken and Jimmy Aiken.
She is survived by: her children, Debbie Neal, Theresa "Terry" Neal, Donna Merritt and Gary Neal (Donna); her sister Marrynell Whitman; her sisters-in-law, June Aiken and Joyce Aiken; her grandchildren, Danielle Julian (Braden), Morgan Gioconda (Ricky), Nicholas Merritt, Dalton Reep (Christina), Justin Neal (Kelsey), Hayley Neal, Madison "Maddie" Merritt, Tyler Neal (Leslie) and Lydia Merritt; her great grandchildren, Wyatt Julian, Eleanora Julian, Caroline Julian, Mason Reep, Finnley Gioconda, Charlotte Gioconda, Savanah Gioconda, Greyson Neal, Tatum Neal, Magnolia Neal and Ryder Neal; and her friends, Nicholas Merritt, Justin Neal, Tyler Neal, Ricky Gioconda, Jose Navarro, Spencer Hart and Jack Belcher. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
