Marjorie Morgan Neely

Marjorie Morgan Neely born July 7, 1931 in Flat Rock, AL, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, in Hixson, TN at the age of 92 surrounded by her family. Marjorie married the love of her life, Frank Neely, on November 24, 1955. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage, truly devoted to each other until Frank’s death in November 2021. After Frank’s death, Marjorie longed to be with him again and we know that they are now joyfully reunited. Marjorie and Frank had one daughter, Deborah Neely Holsted, whom they loved dearly and never failed to tell her and demonstrate that love daily. Her greatest enjoyment was her husband Frank and daughter Debbie. If Debbie said “let’s go to the moon Mom”, she would have believed Debbie could get them there and jumped right in. Marjorie adored her grandsons, Andy & Alex, when they came along. When the great-grandchildren came in, she beamed. If they wanted her in the floor playing with them, she did it. Even in her late 80’s, you could find her in the floor playing with them. Marjorie loved sitting at the piano and playing songs. She said it was so relaxing. She enjoyed family gatherings where she, Lauretta and Freddie would gather around the piano and sing. Marjorie enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She would sit, talk and laugh forever. What a laugh she had! At the end of the visit, she would always say “Don’t go yet, can you stay longer?” Marjorie also enjoyed cooking. She would carry food all over – to church functions, family get togethers, to sick and bereaved families. Marjorie graduated from Central High School, Chattanooga, TN, in 1949. She then graduated from Edmondson Business College and began her career at Western Mutual Life as a stenographer. She retired from the Wildwood Post Office with 30 years of service, 28 of those years being Post Master. She was a faithful member of Wauhatchie Methodist Church where she sang in the choir, in a trio and served in many other volunteer roles in the church. Marjorie was a true southern lady - she was always gracious, kind, gentle, caring, welcoming into her home, hospitable, always knew the right way to do things and the appropriate thing to say. Marjorie loved without any restrictions or exceptions. She will truly be missed. Marjorie was preceded in death by parents Fred A. and Pauline Morgan, brother Freddie Morgan, sisters Lauretta Marona and Martha Ann Akins and great-niece Morgan Sigler. She is survived by devoted daughter and son-in-law, Deborah (Gary) Holsted. Grandsons Andy (Tosha) and Alex (Elizabeth) Holsted. Grandchildren Eden, Ollie, Evy, Addie, Finley and Austyn Holsted. Visitation will be Friday, January 12, 5-7 p.m. at Ryan’s Funeral Home, 11415 S. Main Street, Trenton, GA On Saturday, January 13, a funeral procession will begin at Ryan’s Funeral Home at 10:45 a.m. and travel down Highway 11 past Marjorie’s homeplace, by the Wildwood Post Office and onto Old Birmingham Highway past her home in Wildwood. The procession will then continue on to Wauhatchie Methodist Church. Any family and friends wishing to join this procession are welcome to meet at Ryan’s Funeral Home at 10:45 a.m. Visitation will be held at Wauhatchie Methodist Church at 3401 Cummings Highway, Chattanooga, TN on Saturday from 12 – 1:00 p.m. with funeral service following at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Tommy Messer officiating. Pallbearers will be Andy Holsted, Alex Holsted, Michael Morgan, Earl Marona, Justin Sigler and Allan Sigler Burial will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, West, 3809 Cummings Road, Chattanooga, TN. Special thanks to Dominion Senior Living of Hixson, especially nurses and resident assistants. Special thanks to Cardiologist Dr. Allison Bailey that took compassionate care of mom. Also, thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga – Chattanooga Team led by L’Tonya Simpson and Amber Trojo. The staff that visited mom and I. They cared from their hearts with love and compassion, with a vast knowledge of the process that they so patiently shared with me. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Wauhatchie Methodist Church, 3401 Cummings Highway, Chattanooga, TN. 37419, The American Heart Association or the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net. Arrangements are under the direction of Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, GA.

Marjorie Morgan Neely

July 7, 1931 - January 6, 2024