Mary Jo Neal Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Jo Neal of New Albany, Indiana, born in Buckhorn, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 6, 2024 at the age of 85. Mary Jo touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Smith and Polly Jane Smith (West); her former husband Billy Jack Craig; her siblings, Brownlow, Jess, John Smith and Ara Campbell (Smith); and her stepgranddaughter Kayla Spaulding.
She is survived by: her husband Kenneth Neal; her children, Cindy Howser (Scott) and Bob Craig (Lisa); her grandchildren, Rachel Roberts (Craig), Jordan Howser (Sarah), Emily Winchester (Torrey), Natalie and Sydney Craig; her great grandchildren, Jack, Zoe, Judd and Caroline; her stepchildren, Timothy Neal (Shawn), David Neal (Melissa) and Deanna Spaulding (James); her stepgrandchildren, Andrew Spaulding (Mary Beth), Maddie Spaulding, Emmalee Neal (Zach Rouff), Nelson, Grace Neal (Luke Matthews), Mary Clark (Dawson), Anna Neal and Sarah Neal; and her stepgreat-grandchildren, Gentry, Liam, Lincoln and Drew.
Memorial donations can be made in Mary Jo's name to aid the victims of Hurricane Helene in Sarah Weddle Howser's hometown to The Carter Compassion Center in c/o Collins Funeral Home.
