Mrs. Linda Faye McNeal was born June 27, 1954 to Henry Jones Sr. and Maudra Jones in Orange, Texas. Affectionately known to most as “Lynn.”

Linda attended school in Orange, TX until her last year in school and she moved to Beaumont, TX where she went on to graduate from Hebert High School class of 1972.

She furthered her education at Lamar-Port Arthur where she received her associate degree in Cosmetology and Cosmetology Instruction.

She worked for Beaumont ISD as Cosmetology instructor at CTE until she retired in 2006.

Linda was a faithful life member of St. Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

She loved her church and dedicated her life to serving for the Lord. Linda was the Conference-Level Usher Board President. She also served as the Missionary Secretary.

She took so much pride in ushering for the Lord. Linda even assured that all ushers were respectfully saluted at their time of passing.

Lynn united in holy matrimony to Charles McNeal in 1972 and they remained married until his death in 2000.

Linda and Charles were blessed with two amazing sons that dedicated their lives to caring for their mother when she took ill.

On September 24, 2019 God stretched out his arms abroad and Linda received her called, for her crown and glory for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

A viewing is scheduled from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday October 5, 2019 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 549 W. Gulfway Drive.

The service is scheduled at 11 a.m. on October 5, 2019 to begin promptly after the viewing.

Sis. McNeal was preceded in death by her husband Charles McNeal; brother, Henry Jones Jr.; sisters, Patricia Zeno-Wysingle, and Norma Jones.

Linda leaves to cherish her precious memories her parents; Mr. Henry Sr. and Maudra Jones of Orange, TX; two sons, Rodderick McNeal and Rossi McNeal (Amber) of Port Arthur, TX; one step-son Charlex Duhon of Lake Charles, LA; one grand-daughter Alexis Duhon of Houston, TX; one brother, Jerome Jones (Kirtrina) of Orange, TX; three sisters, Virginia Shepperd of San Antonio, TX, Sharron Landry and Laquetta Jones-Marshall (Jeffery) of Orange,TX; a special devoted friend of many years and sister-in-law Sandra McNeal. A host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.