Jessie Neathery, 100, of Greenville, died on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Memorial Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at First Christian Church, located at 1100 Killarney Drive in Greenville. Memorial Service will be at 12 p.m., following the visitation, with the Rev. Dee Armes officiating. Burial will be privately held.
Mrs. Neathery was born Sept. 20, 1923, in Coffeen, East Fork Township in Montgomery County, the daughter of the late Leonard Jennings and Iva Geneva (Garwood) White. She was first married to John Robert Kirkman, then Allen Robert Vaughn and later she married Raymond O. Neathery. They all preceded her in death.
For many years, Mrs. Neathery worked in housekeeping, at Utlaut Memorial Hospital, in the laundry department. After her retirement, Mrs. Neathery was a caregiver for others while taking loving care of her family.
She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, watching them grow and welcoming great-great-grandchildren. She loved watching her programs, especially the game shows, Wheel of Fortune and Family Feud. She was always on the go, loved shopping with friends, kept an immaculate house, was a great cook and baker and had acquired a unique collection of porcelain cats.
Mrs. Neathery is survived by her son, Robert (Barb) Kirkman of Greenville; grandchildren, John (Niccie) Kirkman of Greenville, Dawn (Kevin) Fry of Lincoln, Scott (Kimberly) Kirkman of Panama City, FL; great-grandchildren, Chelsey, Shelby, Haley, K.J., Jordan, Carter, Kyle, Parker and Kinsley and Casen; great-great grandchildren Chloe, Kayden, Haven, Hailey and Mika; brother, Russell (Donna) White of Coffeen; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; brothers, Wayne, Burrell, Dale, Merle, Cecil, Clifford; and a sister, Mildred.
The family asks that donations be made in lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts to the First Christian Church and/or First Baptist Church.
