of Plano, TX
March 19, 1922 - April 9, 2010
Inez Neal Malone, 88, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully Friday morning at Victoria Gardens Nursing Home in Allen, Texas, after a long struggle with cancer. Inez was born March 19, 1922, in Hope, Arkansas, to the late Ida and John B. Neal. She graduated from Hope High School, completed business school and spent most of her life in central Arkansas as a homemaker and employed as a bookkeeper at the Alcoa refining plant in Bauxite. To be near her family, Inez lived the last 19 years in Plano, Texas, where she was a member of Prairie Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie, and brother Charles Neal.
She is survived by her children, Phil Malone and his wife Debbie of Plano, Texas, and their children Matthew Malone and Kelly Bernhardt; Ken Malone and his wife Becky of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and their children Chris and Katy Malone; Mary Grobmyer and her husband Michael of Allen, Texas, and their children Mitchell and Molly Grobmyer. She is also survived by her brothers Leon Neal, Roger Neal and Donald Ray Neal, and sister Alice Smith.
Inez (Mamaw) was a very happy and affectionate grandmother who treasured countless family get-togethers and holiday events and loved attending Sunday School, church and weekly bridge club parties. She always greeted people with a smile and brought joy to everyone she associated with and had a special abiding love for her great-grandchildren: Aidan, Max, Trenton and Alexis.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 12, 2010 from 6:00p.m. until 8:00p.m., at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501)224-8300, and a graveside service at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander at 11:30a.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org.
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6 Condolence(s)
Charles & Jeanne Stender
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Mary, we were so sorry to hear about your Mom. I was out of town yesterday and Charles had a Dr. appt. this morning, had hoped to be out in time to come to the funeral but didn't get out till 11:00. Would have loved seeing you, Mike & children. You are in our prayers. Love & Miss You, Jeanne & Charles
Betty Overton Goslee
Monday, April 12, 2010
Mary, My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this diffcult time. I always remember how attractive a couple you're Dad and Mother made....they are once again together.
Martha Starks Starr
Monday, April 12, 2010
I have such wonderful memories of your mom from when you were living in Malvern and even in Mabelvale. Your family was my second family and whenever I think of Mrs. Malone, I smile because her smile was so infectious and was so frequent. This picture is the Mrs. Malone I remember and loved. I'm very thankful she's at peace and painless and is now there with Mr. Malone looking down and continuing to enjoy watching her loving family. How blessed we've been to have had her in our lives! I wanted so much to be there but just can't figure how to make it work in so short a time. Please know my heart and spirit are there with you. I love you. Martha
Kelly Bernhardt
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Mamaw - You are already deeply missed. You were an incredible woman and the most loving grandmother. You taught me the importance of family and always made me laugh with your storytelling of events that happened so many years ago...I still don't know how you remember the smallest of details!! I am very sad I can't make the trip to Arkansas to say good-bye in person, but I will be there in spirit. I already know that you are enjoying precious time with Papaw in heaven and looking down on your beautiful family with a big smile. I love you so much! Kelly
Matt Malone
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Mamaw's endearing personality, laughter and storytelling will never be forgotten.
roger and virginia neal
Saturday, April 10, 2010
We will truly miss our dearly loved sister. She was a very strong and courageous lady.