Peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Hazel Stilley Neal, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away at the age of 94. Born in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, Hazel was known for her deep compassion for others, as she was always quick to forgive and never judged anyone she met. Hazel enjoyed praying for her family and friends, and reading her bible and other good books. She also loved to sew and crochet for others. She continued her lifelong dedication to the church by watching her favorite pastors on television after she could no longer attend services in person. Hazel always enjoyed great food and was an incredible cook herself.
Hazel is survived by her three children, Donald G. Neal, Michael E. Neal and Nancy Neal Sumner. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren, Ryan and Eric Lynn, Anna McIntosh, Joy Bollinger, Jenny Foster, Stephen Neal, Mary Ruth Erb and Naomi Tanguay. Hazel was a very proud and loving great-grandmother to 17 great-grandchildren doting on Lyric, Echo, Annabella and Levi Lynn; Madison and Ellis
McIntosh; Grace, Hope, Joshua and Mercy Bollinger; Cole and Andi Foster; Zoe, Jeremiah, Faith and Josiah Neal; and Abigail Erb.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward T. Neal; grandson, Ethan Lynn; siblings, Gladys Bailey, Genna Hayden, Wallace Stilley, and Arthur Stilley; in laws, Mike and Lois Neal and Ernest and Dee Neal.
Hazel will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family and her savior Jesus Christ.
An intimate graveside service will be held in Holden, Louisiana, on March 19, 2025 at Stafford Cemetery No. 1.
