Mary McNeill

Mary Alice Sides McNeill, age 74 of Jefferson, NC died Sunday, September 25, 2005 at her home. Mrs. McNeill was born October 23, 1930 in Burke County to the late John and Ada Martin Sides. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert McNeill owner of McNeill's Dept. Store in West Jefferson. Mrs. McNeill worked for over 30 years at McNeill's Dept. Store and she also worked 20 years at Central Telephone Company in Hickory, NC. She was a member of Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church where she also served as an elder.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at the Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church. Rev. Ernie Haddad will officiate. Burial will follow in the Jefferson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 till 3:00 PM prior to the funeral service Tuesday. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Mrs. McNeill is survived by:

Two step-daughters: Cynthia Cummins of Banner Elk, NC and Robbin Lea McNeill of West Jefferson, NC

Brother: J. W. Sides of Connelly Springs, NC

Two sisters: Peggy Braswell and Barbara Taylor both of Hickory, NC

2 grandchildren

Several nieces and nephews

You may email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.