Cecilia McNeal
On Monday, August 16, 2021, Cecilia “Ceci” McNeal, loving wife, mother, and Nana passed away peacefully at the age of 68 with her husband and children by her side. She was born on December 2, 1952 to the late Philip and Rita Navarra in Greensburg, Indiana.
Ceci is survived by her loving husband of 46 years on August 30, Tim McNeal, sons David (Ashley) McNeal, Aaron (Leah) McNeal, Jeff (Heather) McNeal, Brian McNeal, Alan (Courtney) McNeal, John (Shannon) McNeal and daughters Hirra (Dan) Suiter, Shari (Aaron) Rohyans and Anna (Brandon) Ruble and her grandchildren Jude, August, Everett, Simon, Mairin, Ethan, Josiah, Malachi, Silas, Gideon, Levi, Caleb, Claire, Abram, Maverick, Cora, Alex, Jackson, Hunter, and Bentley.
Ceci was a graduate of Ball State University in 1975, where she studied Music Education and Music Therapy. As a hard-working mother of nine, she embodied sacrificial love, homeschooling her children for seven years while teaching music in the school systems before retiring. She had a passion for teaching piano that lasted 36 years, up until her final days, enabling her to share her love for music with friends and family alike.
Above all else, Ceci was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. She treasured her involvement in her church community, leading prayer meetings, leading worship, baking biscotti, serving coffee, greeting and always welcoming newcomers. She will be long remembered for her enthusiastic personality, never failing to recognize the beauty around her and always pointing out the things that brought her joy.
There will be a private graveside service for family at Fairview Cemetery, Tipton, on Friday, August 20. The service will be videotaped for viewing later on her obituary page at www.young-nichols.com where condolences may be left for her family. Young-Nichols Funeral home is assisting the McNeal family with Ceci’s arrangements.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 21at Grace Assembly of God, New Whiteland, Indiana for friends and family. Doors open at 1:00 p.m with service starting at 2:00 p.m. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.
A devoted mother and wife that loved many and will be sorely missed. I never met anyone that didn’t love Ceci. She raised an outstanding family that I am proud to call my nieces and nephews.
Love you uncle Max. Thank you
We love you so much Uncle Max. This is a huge loss for all of us and an emptiness that feels unbearable at times. She loved our family and lived a life that is an example for all of us. Thank you for your love, prayers, and support. We have felt them!
Tim and family. Sorry for your loss. Praying that God gives you comfort.
Romans 8 28 kjv was fulfilled and now you are home my dear friend. I’ll see you again face to face and all will be better than before giving God all the glory in Jesus mighty name 🙏😇❣️ I’ll miss opening the church door in Seymour, Indiana for you dear one but all is well and the gates of Heaven will never be closed, so in and out we go enjoying the joys of the Father , Son and Holy Spirit in Jesus mighty name for ALL times in Jesus mighty name 🙏😇❣️
I’m so sorry for your family’s tragic loss. Thinking of you all during this time of grief. In every memory I have of Ceci she is laughing or smiling. I’m sure she is smiling down on all of her family now. Sending you peace, love & prayers for comfort.
❤️❤️❤️ Thank you, Molly! Love you.
My prayers go out to the family, siblings and cousins for the loss of Cecelia. She truly was a gift from God with her contagious smile and generous disposition. peace and Goodwill, Tim McFarland
Dear Hirra and family. We are deeply saddened for you loss. Condolences to all of your family. May God be with you. Love and prayers Uncle Fouad and Aunt Vangie.
We are so very sorry for your loss. May she rest with the Angels. Thoughts and Prayers for you all 🙏🏻
My deepest sympathy to Ceci’s family. She was a very kind and caring woman. I remember her that way in high school too, I was just a freshman and she was a senior. She treated me with kindness. My prayers to the family.🙏🙏🙏❤
Dave, Ashley, Jude, August, Everett, Simon and Mairin,
We are so sorry for the heartbreaking loss of your mom and grandma! We are holding you close in our prayers and will be available to remember her with you. 💓
Thankful for the hope of everlasting life and the knowledge that you will be reunited with your loved one again!
Love you lots!! Corey, Kindy, Brayden and Payzleigh
Farewell dear Cecilia. My deepest sympathy and condolences to Tim and their children, in-laws, and grandchildren, and to all my Navarra cousins. She will be missed.
Thankful for Cecilia’s Christian life and commitment to God’s kingdom. May the Lord bless and comfort the family.
Fond memories for me of Ceci as a delightful kind talented young woman from high school days , who went on to influence many others throughout her adult life . Sending condolences to all her family ! The beautiful voice I recall has been sadly silenced .🥲 God speed Ceci. 🙏💕
GCHS Class of 1971 is up lifting Thoughts and Prayers for all the Families.
RIP Dear Classmate.
To Tim and all of our McNeal Nieces and Nephews: We love you all very much and will be keeping all of you in our prayers and heart. We are so deeply sad and sorry for your loss. All our love, Uncle Phil and Aunt Pam Navarra
God is your comforter and Hope.
Job 5:11
The lowly he sets on high, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.
Isaiah 61:3
To give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness.
Thank you Will. I was thinking about you a few days ago. Many sow but one one reaps normally. I had countless people sow into my life and Joel DeSelm was the one who got to reap the reward. He sowed too. Just a few short weeks ago I connected with him for the first time since our Campus House days.
Ceci and I love you very much for the leadership that you gave us in our college days. Hope you are doing well. (Tim)
To Tim and your whole family, We would like to tell you how sorry we were to hear about Ceci’s passing. Our prayers are with each and every one of you. These prayers are also for all of my cousins, Ceci’s brothers and sisters, and their families. I have only fond and sweet memories of Ceci. She always had such a sweet smile, angelic voice, and warm hugs. I know that you will all be holding tight to your good memories and how she made this world a better place to live in with the joy she shared shared so freely. With much love, Karen (McFarland) and Charlie Hardesty
To Tim, Children,
My deepest sorrow , Thoughts, Prayers to all of you. I could not believe this for a few days, it took some time for me to believe that God was taking her.home. Such a caring, giving lady whose life was cut short . I know Cecilia was not done loving on these Children & Grandchildren. But know she will watch over all of you. We miss her at the class reunion & I will miss her friendship.
My hugs to your family.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers for you & your family!
CeCi was one of the most precious people I have ever met and the mark that she left on this world is embodied by the fingerprint of her beautiful children and the tapestry that they have woven which will carry on for generations
The impact that she has made on my family and my kids will last into eternity
I will be forever grateful for having known CeCi McNeal
My heart goes out to all of her children and grandchildren please know that I love you all and I’m praying for you
Tim, Shari, and family- our hearts break for all od you. CeCi was a mighty woman pf God, a prayer warrior, and a dear friend. We send our deepest condolences to you and your family. You are all un in my thoughts and prayers. Sending oir love. Sorry we couldn’t be with you today; I was preaching a funeral at the same time as CeCi’s.
Tim, Shari, and family- our hearts break for all of you. CeCi was a mighty woman pf God, a prayer warrior, and a dear friend. We send our deepest condolences to you and your family. You are all un in my thoughts and prayers. Sending oir love. Sorry we couldn’t be with you today; I was preaching a funeral at the same time as CeCi’s.
SO Sorry to find out this news! Ceci was part of a singing group we shared at Ball State. Though our sorrows may be profound they will be eventually healed in His Embrace.. it doesn’t seem so now, but eventually it will, at least partially. Wow could she sing! How she must be filling Heaven now! So sorry Tim and family. Love, Strength and Comfort belong to you all. LOVE, Kim & Kris Akers
Tim, my heart is shocked and saddened for the loss of your dear wife and helpmate, and mother to all your children. An unexpected homegoing for her – yet I look forward to being with her again and fellowshipping, since I always so liked her warm personality. My love and prayers are with you and the family in this time of bereavement, and I hope to cross paths with you again in the near future. My wife Germaid and I still live on a farm in southern Kentucky, but come to Indy fairly often. I am your junior in marriage, only 33 years, but it’s good and getting better. 🙂
Much love,
Hal
no words can describe the grief i feel over this tragedy. my only comfort is knowing the cece is with our lord jesus in glory. may the holy spirit comfort all those who are mourning her departure as i am.