Edythe Dajuana Neal, 83, of Whitesboro, Texas was called home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, June 14, 2024.
Dajuana was born on October 20, 1940 in Hollis, Oklahoma, to Wilbur and Omega (Bayless) Green. She was a graduate of Hollis High School and the University of North Texas. She was a woman of great faith who spent her life in service to others, teaching music to generations of children through her work in music ministry. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and servant to her Savior. Dajuana loved music and loved going to Branson and traveling to music festivals, she enjoyed eating out with her family and friends.
She is survived by her son, Tommy Neal and wife, Leslie of Whitesboro; daughter, Ann Feind and husband, Adam of Justin; grandchildren, Brittany Metdker and husband, Steve; Adrianne Hammock and husband, Josh; Kelley Smith and partner, Issac Perez; Amy Feind and Addison Feind; great-grandchildren, Cash and Halen Metdker, Madasyn, Cy, and Makynleigh Hammock, and Ryder and Rayden Smith, sisters, Kay Hay and Marsha Leathers, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Dajuana was preceded in death by her husband, Dearl Neal and parents, Wilbur “Hoot” and Omega Green.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made in her honor to either FBC Music Ministry at 124 Center St Whitesboro, TX 76273 or the the Whitesboro Community Choir at PO Box 562 Whitesboro, TX 76273.
A memorial service honoring Dajuana will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Scott Jordan and Rev. Mike Flanagan. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ann, Tommy, and family I am so sorry for your loss. Dajuan was one of a kind. She influenced so many kids with her music and I have always given her the credit for Whitesboro’s great band and the love of music passed on to her kids. Her infectious smile I will never forget. She was a jewel to know and love. There will not be a day when you would like to text or call her to ask her something and then you realize she is not there. She was the greatest example of what a Christian should be.
Dajuana was the very first music teacher I ever had at FBC Whitesboro. She was always so kind, patient, and loving. I will always remember the sweet hugs and kind words she would give to me at church. I will miss her! She is singing with angels now, what better place to be! My family and I will be praying for you all.
She was such an inspiration to many. She is leading the Heavenly choir and I can just hear all of them singing praises, to God! With heartfelt sympathy to you and yours. Janice Phelps, Earnie Phelps, Brian Phelps and families
So sorry for your loss. She was such a giving person and influenced so many people with her music and love of the Lord
One in a million! Cherished by all!
Ann, Adam, Amy, and Addison … So sorry for your lost and may God give you the Peace that passes all understanding.
Dajuana was such a sweet lady. She made my husband, Stephen, and me feel so welcome when we moved to Whitesboro and joined Bones Chapel. We really connected because of our love of music. Prayers are with the family.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you during this difficult time.
Dajuana and I were in the first grade in Hollis Ok. I liked all the girls in that class, but she was my first crush. I haven’t seen her in person for many, many years, but we stayed in contact by facebook over the long time expanse. It’s hard for me to believe she has left the building, but she has always been destined for heaven.
Dajuana was our neighbor and I loved her to pieces!! She was always up late and so was I and we communicated by FB a lot and I always enjoyed our talks. I always watched out for her because I knew she there alone. But I watched out for all of my neighbors, and she was one of my favorites!! I will always love and miss her!! This makes me so sad, but makes me happy that she is with GOD!!
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I loved Dajuana. She was such a sweet person and so good at encouraging people to sing specials in church. She will be dearly missed. Prayers of comfort and strength to all of the family.
My heart is heavy for your family. Heaven is rejoicing and rightly so. Dajuana was such a warrior for Jesus. Sweet and funny. She will be missed. Praying for each of you at this time.
I am so very sorry for the passing of this sweet lady!She was such an inspiration to many!!!Will be praying for all her loved ones!
Dear Dajuana- FBC Choir has resumed for the fall. Last Wednesday night at choir practice, I felt your absence. Sigh. I closed my eyes and strained my ears to hear you, and Darla, and even, Mary Frances, singing in God’s wondrous choir. One day. Thank you, Jesus! Just wanted to say..we’ve been missin’ you! Love is forever, Joan your sister and fellow alto.