Betty M. Neal

Betty Manuel Neal, 87, of Reidsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025.

Born on January 16, 1938, to Fred and Claudia Manuel, Betty lived with a fiery spirit that touched everyone that knew her. She was a woman of incredible strength and sincerity, always quick to say I love you and mean it with her whole heart. Her warm and generous nature made her not just a matriarch, but beloved friend to many.

Betty dedicated many years to the American Tobacco Company before retiring. Beyond her professional accomplishments, her greatest and proudest achievement was her family, whom she loved unconditionally.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wade V. Neal; and grandson, Cameron Wheeler.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Janice N. Wheeler and husband Rick, Pamela N. Clifton and husband Ernie, Gaynelle N. Stone, Keith Neal and wife Amber; sisters, Shirley Hennis, Etta Loye; grandchildren, Garrett Wheeler, Heather Wheeler, Brandi Redd (Randall), Stephanie Stone, Kimber Neal, Blakely Neal, and Michelle Bateman; great grandchildren, Brandall Redd, Ayden Wheeler, Zach Redd, and Kinsley Lilly, all of whom brought her immense joy in her later years. 

The family will welcome guest on Monday, December 29, 2025 from 6-8 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with burial following at Evergreen Memory Gardens.