Patricia Gail Neal

Patricia Gail Neal, 85 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away October 29, 2023. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky on July 5, 1938. She graduated from Russel High School in 1956 and went on to attend Eastern Kentucky State University and Georgetown College.

She was married to Earl Gordon Neal on April 10, 1958. After marriage, she went on to have a career in dance education, including opening her own dance studio in Huber Heights, Ohio. She chaired the Professional Dance Teachers Association, The Miami Valley Association of Dance Teachers, and the Center of Fine Arts in in Huber Heights, Ohio. Following years dedicated to the instruction of dance Patricia began a career in the Federal Civilian Service with the United States Air Force, located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. She retired after fourteen years of continued service by the two Command Generals she had worked with. Patricia took a great amount of pride in this later career, demonstrating her patriotism and love for her country.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Anita King, her brother Charles King Jr., and her husband Earl Gordon Neal.

She was survived by her Children Michael Neal (Leann), and Sandra Hollon; Four Grandchildren, Jesse Neal (Alexis), Star Lattimer (Adam), Sierra Shepherd (Christian), and Jay Hollon; Six Great-Grandchildren, Jaxon Neal, Belle Neal, Rosalie Neal, Adalynn Lattimer, Kitt Lattimer, and Rylah Shepherd; and close family friends Mark Hollon, Jim Carpenter, and Carmelo Romito.

She was a remarkable woman who is loved by many people that she has touched throughout her life.

In lieu of flowers, Patricia would like donations to be made in her name to the Wounded Warrior Project or the American Red Cross.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ManasotaMemorial.com for the Neal family.