Beatrice S. Neall, 90, of Ooltewah, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019. A native of New York City, she has been a resident of Ooltewah for the past 14 years.
Beatrice served as a missionary’s wife and college professor with her husband, Pastor Ralph Neall, from 1957 to 1974 in Southeast Asia. They also taught together at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska from 1977 to 1994. She authored two books, one of which was translated into ten languages. She was also a member of the African Violet Society.
Survivors include her husband Ralph Neall; son, Randolph “Randy” (Kathy) Neall; daughter, Cheryl (Mark) Johnson; sister Ellen Oblander; brother, James Gordon Short and several nieces and nephews.
The family is planning a memorial service for this spring.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.