Linda Beatrice Bailey Neal, 55, died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at her residence.
Born in Newberry County and a daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson "Red" and Myrtle Ann Vance Bailey, she was the wife of James Michael Neal. Mrs. Neal received her Associates degree from Piedmont Technical College and received her cosmetology licensed from Charzanne Beauty College. She was a homemaker and was a member of Cross Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, James Michael Neal, a daughter, Ciara Bladon of Waterloo, two sons, Chris Sample (Ashley) of Saluda and Braden Neal of Waterloo, two brothers, Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Bailey, II (Linda) of W. Columbia and Randy Bailey (Lisa) of Leesville and five grandchildren, Brennon Sample, Zayne Sample, Elena Davis, Christina Sample and Drayton Chrisley.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Friday evening at Ramey Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Sardis Baptist Church with Rev. Brett Davis and Rev. Dennis Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.