Florence L. Neely

February 1, 1918 - January 14, 2015

Florence L. Neely, 96, of Butler, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot. She was born February 1, 1918 in Butler, the daughter of the late Harry W. and Pearl (Wigton) Dodds. She enjoyed baking, cooking and canning, especially making fruit pies and jams which she shared with many neighbors and family members. Having grown up on a farm, gardening was a practical hobby that provided fresh vegetables for canning and freezing. She was retired from Montgomery Ward in Butler and enjoyed traveling and cruising with family. She was active in bowling leagues and card clubs before her retirement. She attended a number of churches throughout her life, but the Reverend David Fisher was of special importance. Surviving are a daughter, Carol Plaisted {Ralph} of Butler; 2 sons, Robert D. Neely {Nancy Rook} of Boonsboro, MD and James E. Neely, Jr. {Nancy} of Butler, 3 grandchildren; {Lee Anne Burd (Gregory) of Butler, James E. (J.) Neely III (Shawn) of Shaker Heights, Ohio and Jonathan Scott Neely (Sue) of Philadelphia. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren; Ian Burd of Butler, Finn Neely of Philadelphia and Zoe, Holden, Axel, Jack and Ivy Neely of Shaker Heights, Ohio She was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Neely in 1993. Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Friday, January 16, 2014 from 7-9 pm Services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, January 17th at 10am with Rev. David Fisher officiating. Interment in the Crown Hill Cemetery, Prospect. Contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot.