Barbara Ann (Hargett) Neal passed away at her home on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the age of 83.  Her son, Emmett, was at her side holding her hand as she departed.  She had been ill for almost two years and had been cared for by her daughter, Jeanne, and Jeanne's husband Jay Kent.

Barbara was born and raised on a farm outside Charleston, MS.  She was taught by her parents to live a Godly life focused on caring for others, working hard and being honest in all things.  She excelled as both a wife and mother by putting her best efforts into caring for her husband and children.   When her children were young she would read them a bedtime story and some scripture each night and then say their prayers with them.  Because of the love she had for her husband and children they experienced the comfort that comes from knowing you are loved completely and unconditionally.  Later, her grandchildren, all of whom referred to her as "Mimi", also felt the same comfort and love from her.

Barbara, who was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Vicksburg, was preceded in death by her husband Gene Neal, parents Condry and Margie Hargett, brother Billy Hargett, sister Jeanne Hargett Cole and niece Jackie Neal Drew (George).

She is survived by her son, Emmett R. Neal of Nashville, TN, her daughter, Jeanne Neal Kent of Albany, LA;  grandchildren Ashley Neal McClemore (Cory) of Norfolk, VA, Wil Harbour of Flowood, MS, McKenzie Neal of Murray, KY, Chynna Neal of Nashville, TN, Emmett H. Neal II of Nashville, TN, Margaret Kent of Albany, LA and Ryder Neal of Nashville, TN;  In-Laws Allen and Jewell (Bean) Neal of Delhi, LA, Jackie Neal of Flowood, MS, G.L. Cole, Sr. of Greenville, MS and Linda (Dare) Hargett of Mountain Home, AR;  nephews Allen Neal, Jr. (Jackie) of West Monroe, LA, Billy Hargett, Jr. of Conway, AR, G.L. Cole, Jr. (Cindy) of Marks, MS, Chris Cole (Kimberly) of Greenville, MS and Stephen Hargett (Kim) of Mountain Home, AR;  nieces,  Carla Neal Edwards (Andy) of Hattiesburg, MS, Cindy Cole Davis (Lawson) of Greenville, MS, Cindy Neal Crevitt (Marty) of Vicksburg, MS, Allyson Neal Harris (Scott) of Monroe, LA and Susie Neal Fallin (Jesse) of Dunn, LA;  Many cousins and friends.

Services for Barbara will be held on Thursday, September 24 at Fisher – Riles Funeral Home located at 5000 Indiana Avenue in Vicksburg, MS.  Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until noon followed by a Memorial Service in the chapel at Fisher – Riles Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Brown officiating.  Interment will follow at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery, located at 191 HWY 80, Vicksburg, MS.

Pallbearers will be Barbara's grandson Wil Harbour of Flowood, MS, granddaughter Chynna Neal of Nashville, TN, son-in-law Cory McClemore of Norfolk, VA, nephews G.L. Cole, Jr. of Marks, MS, Chris Cole of Greenville, MS and Stephen Hargett of Mountain Home, AR.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Allen Neal, Sr. of Delhi, LA, Jackie Neal of Flowood, MS, G.L. Cole of Greenville, MS, Dr. Yoshinobu Namahira, MD of Vicksburg, MS and Richard Moro of Katy, TX.