Mrs. Johnnie O’Neal, 76, of Greenville passed away April 17, 2011 at Legend Healthcare. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Friday at McWright Cemetery with Dr. Bill Shaddox officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home.
Mrs. O’Neal was born December 6, 1934 in Greenville to Ray Yeary and Leone (Spoonemore) Yeary. On April 17, 1954, she married C. A. Shields, Jr. in Greenville; he preceded her in death on November 19, 1978. She married James Preston O’Neal on November 9, 1980 in Garland; he preceded her in death on November 27, 2002. She was a retired supervisor with A. T. & T.
Survivors include her daughter Shryle Morrison and husband Douglas of Greenville; brother John C. Yeary of Virginia; grandchildren Jason, Bryan, and Blake Morrison; great-grandchildren Lance, Hannah, Trinity, Hailey, Bryan, Nate, Libby, and Andy Morrison, and her little sheltie, Murphy.
In addition to her husbands, she was also preceded in death by her parents and her son, Rickey Shields on August 17, 1986.
Pallbearers will be Jason, Bryan, Blake, and Doug Morrison.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
