Dianne Mcneal (Sweitzer)

Surrounded by family and loved ones, Dianne McNeal, 71, passed away at her home on Friday, March 1, 2019. Born in Byron, Dianne was the second of five children born to the late Arthur Curtis “A.C.” McNeal and Louise Dillard McNeal. She was a graduate of Warner Robins High School where she was a member of the Class of 1965. Following high school, she went on to attend what was then known as Macon Jr. College, where she obtained an Associates Degree.

Smart as a whip and with a strong work ethic, Dianne spent 30 years building a career as a Staffing Specialist before retiring from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base. Dianne had a singular personality; she was truly one of a kind! She was quick-witted and always direct and forthright in her commentary on all topics. As a result, one always knew where they stood with her. She will most assuredly be remembered for her spunky attitude towards life, as well as the keen intellect she possessed. These traits also made Dianne a most entertaining conversationalist and her friends and family will miss that about her. In her spare time, Dianne enjoyed working puzzles and she was a fantastic cook. She was also extremely devoted to her pets and preferred to take her little dog with her whenever she could. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Central Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Dianne was preceded in death by her four siblings, Larry M. McNeal Sr., Sharon M. Peacock, David McNeal, and John Wayne McNeal, as well as a nephew, Brian Jackson.

She is survived by her daughter, Kim Melvin of Byron; step-mother, Jewel McNeal; nieces and nephews, Jill McNeal Adams, Michael McNeal, Tom McNeal, Troy Jackson, Clint Jackson, and Brandi Jackson; as well as many great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Dianne will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at McCullough Funeral Home. Funeral services will immediately follow visitation at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Afterwards, Dianne will be laid to rest in the Prayer Garden at Magnolia Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Dianne’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org.