Mary Helen Neeley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Helen White Neeley passed away June 28, 2015, in her home surrounded by family, at the age of 95. She was our much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She will always be remembered for her generosity towards those in need, her unique sense of humor, her kindness, her talent as an amazing quilter, her genealogy research and her steadfast faith in Jesus Christ. She loved her family deeply and talked to them often of her childhood in Burmester, Utah. Mary was born March 3, 1920 in Salt Lake City at the home of her Grandma Cole to James and Winifred Alice Cole White. She was the second of nine children and with her nurturing spirit she helped her mother raise her siblings. She met the love of her life, Duane Loveland Neeley, and they were married on June 17, 1939. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti temple. They were the parents of three children. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she served in many callings. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, her oldest son Duane Kent, parents and six siblings. She is survived by her son Dennis W. (Sandra), daughter Penny Marie (Doug) Shafer, 10 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 3rd at 11:00 am. at the Valley View 10th Ward, 2000 East 3820 South. Viewing prior from 9:00 am. to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Wells Fargo Mary Neeley account to help with Funeral expenses. Send personal condolences to the family at www.serenityfhs.com

Mary Helen Neeley

March 3, 1920 - June 28, 2015