Doris Lee Neal, 80, of Harrisonburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Mrs. Neal was born April 13, 1944, in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Andrew R. and Helen L. Brown Temple.

She was married to Harry L. Neal, Sr. on January 16, 1963, who preceded her in death on January 3, 2022.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her youngest son, Brian W. Neal, and three siblings, Naomi Edmunds, Elsie Sampson, and Andrew Floyd Temple.

Doris grew up in Linville, Virginia, before moving to Harrisonburg in the mid-1960’s. Doris was of the Methodist Faith, and she accepted Jesus Christ later in life.

She worked at Metro Pants Co. in Harrisonburg for over twenty years until it closed. She continued working for another 20 years until she retired in 2009. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing and spending time with family.

She is survived by two sons, Harry Neal, Jr. of New Jersey and Robert Neal (Theresa) of Texas; a daughter, Valerie Townsend (Anthony) of Alabama; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Amber Neal; former daughter-in-law, Thelma Neal; a sister-in-law, Mary Walker as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, with the Rev. Costella Forney officiating. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or by visiting https://www.alz.org/.