She was born September 12, 1926 in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of Viva (Cunningham) Neel. In addition to her mother she was predeceased by her husband, James Harold May.
She is survived by her children; Alexis Rowland and her husband, Wally; Malissa Rivoire and her husband, David; Jim May and his wife, Barbara; Andrea Franzmeier and her husband, Bill.
She is also survived by her grandchildren; Nathan Stripling, Andrea Rivoire, Jeremy Bright, Morgan Stripling, Lisa Rivoire, Julia Hurlstone, Nicholas May, Spencer May, and eleven great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home at West-Ark Church of Christ, 10am, Friday, December 10th.