Pamela Neal

Pamela Neal, a resident of Willow Valley Retirement Community in Willow Street, PA since 2005, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, and is now in the presence of the Lord. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Baxter Rogers and Clotele Rogers (Pratt). Pamela was the devoted wife of the late Russell E. Neal, with whom she shared 50 cherished years of marriage before his passing in 2010. She was preceded in death by her brother, James V. Rogers, and his wife, Thelma Rogers, as well as her sisters, Norma Berry, Savine Dunlap, and Pauline Rogers. A woman of deep faith, Pamela was a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church of Jenkintown, PA, and later joined Bright Side Baptist Church in Lancaster. She served faithfully as an Usher and mentored younger generations through her work with the Junior Ushers. Though her later years limited her ability to attend services, she remained deeply connected to her church family, finding joy in heartfelt phone conversations filled with laughter and fellowship. Pamela was educated in the Philadelphia school system and carried a lifelong passion for fashion. An accomplished seamstress, she designed clothing for herself, her children, and extended family. This love for textiles led her to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science. She dedicated 26 years to McNeil Consumer Products (Johnson & Johnson), balancing her career with her creative pursuits. Her talents extended to the kitchen, where everything was made from scratch - from tangy relishes to stromboli and raisin bread -- which the family would eat all of it within hours of coming out of the oven! Pamela leaves behind a loving legacy through her son, Vaughn Neal; daughter, Sophia Neal; grandson, Cameron Neal; and sister, Maida L. Carter. She treasured maintaining connections with childhood friends, family, and former colleagues (both hers and Russell’s). Pamela’s absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her. A Celebration of Pamela’s life will be held at Bright Side Baptist Church, 515 Hershey Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The viewing begins at 1:00 p.m., followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. A repast will be held immediately afterward. The service will be live-streamed at 2:00 p.m. for those unable to attend: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a2505654020177 Interment will take place at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.