Ms. McNeese was retired co-owner/operator of McNeese Auto & Electric and a member of the Second Baptist Church. Other than her parents she was preceded in death by the father of her children, Thomas Junior "Red" McNeese; one daughter, Betty Jane McNeese Roberson; a son in law, Bobby Gene Adams; one great-great grandson, Chantz Logan West; five brothers, Willie, J.C., J. D., Earl Lee and Dixon Forrest; and two sisters, Christine Forrest Jackson and LuElla Forrest Gibson.
She is survived by one son Eugene McNeese and wife Laura of Foley AL; one daughter, Janice McNeese Adams of Monticello; one son-in-law, Lawrence Edward Roberson of Monticello; two brothers, Alfred Forrest of Foley, AL; and W.T. Forrest of Monticello; seven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 at Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com
Condolences(14)
Susan
Bella Vista, AR Sunday, January 29, 2017 My prayers are with you. Think of you oftenJimmy Gibson
lincolnton, NC Sunday, January 22, 2017 I am so sorry --I love Aunt Velma , love to visit her when i could.just looked on the Stephenson funeral to see if i knew anyone.
SORRY FOR EVERYONE'S LOSS
Jeannelle Nichols
Warren, AR Saturday, January 21, 2017 My deepest sympathy to your family. Praying God holds you during this time.Debbie Terwilliger
Graham, NC Friday, January 20, 2017 God has given us the heartwarming resurrection hope. (Acts 24:15) Out of love, God yearns to resurrect the dead, especially faithful ones, like upright Job. (Job 14:15) Imagine the joyous reunions when resurrected ones are welcomed back to life here on earth. How our hearts swell with love for our heavenly Father, who has given us the marvelous resurrection hope! God really cares for us. (Read Psalm 34:6, 18, 19; 1 Peter 5:6, 7.) Because we know that our loving God is always ready to help those who are faithful to him, we feel secure as part of ‘the flock of his pasture.’ (Ps. 79:13) Moreover, God’s love for us will be evident in what he will accomplish in our behalf through the Messianic Kingdom. After his chosen King, Jesus Christ, rids the earth of violence, oppression, and wickedness, obedient mankind will be blessed with lasting peace and prosperity. (Ps. 72:7, 12-14, 16)Linda Thurman
Monticello, AR Friday, January 20, 2017 Taylor Parker and Mrs. VELMA'S Family, My heart 💜❤️ goes out to you'll today. Taylor, I love you and I know you have lost so many loved ones and losing another. GREAT GRANDMOTHER 7 months apart. They are both in peace and rejoicing in Heaven. Prayers with you and all your precious family today as you all go through this goodbyes today.Love you. Aunt Linda and FamilyAlvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Friday, January 20, 2017 To family of Mrs.Velma. She was a very special person. Always displayed kindness ,concerns and love to everyone. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Dolly Farmer
Monticello, AR Friday, January 20, 2017 Janice, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. May you take comfort in the arms of our Lord and savior.JACKIE BECKHAM
HOT SPRINGS, AR Thursday, January 19, 2017 Ii am sorry to hear about your mother passing away and i want to express my sorrow and to let you know our prayers are with you may the good lord bless and keep you Jackie Beckham and framily.Linda &Steve Jones
Warren, AR Thursday, January 19, 2017 Prayers for the familyJeffery Forrest
Warren, AR Thursday, January 19, 2017 Sorry for the loss of Aunt Velma much love to the rest of the family love Jeffery and Carolyn ForrestLinda (Pinson)Jones & Steve
Warren, AR Thursday, January 19, 2017 Sending our prayers for the familyMARK L. HAYNES
monticello, AR Thursday, January 19, 2017 JANICE- SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. MAY OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN GIVE YOU PEACE AND COMFORT AT THIS TIME.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 18, 2017 I am so sorry to ready of Mrs. Velma's passing. My sympathy and prayers go to her daughters, her son and other family members during this sad time.merline Pinson
Warren, AR Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Prayers for the family.