Bernadette Louise Neal, age 49, of Marietta, GA passed away on March 17, 2022. She was born in 1972 to Ronald Bruce and Judith Ann (Graf) Neal. She graduated from University of South Alabama with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Bernadette worked as a financial controller at both Restaurant Brands International and Crawford Communications.
Her main passion in life was being a mom, godmother, and aunt. Her son, Aidan, was the light of her life. Bernadette was very devoted to helping him with his schoolwork and she enjoyed attending his sports activities, school programs, and traveling with him. As an Atlanta Braves baseball fan, she attended many games with Aidan which was one of their favorite pastimes. Family was very important to Bernadette. She was always willing to rush to a family member’s side when needed. However, Bernadette also had no problem outwitting them in a game of cards or Wordle. Bernadette had a sharp sense of humor and could produce a witty comment in most any situation. One of her favorite places was the beach, specifically Gulf Shores, but she also traveled to many state parks around the country and spent time in Italy. In her youth, Bernadette was a Girl Scout, cheerleader, and enjoyed ballet. In college, Bernadette was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and held the office of the treasurer. Our brave and beloved Bernadette will be greatly missed by all her friends and family.
Bernadette is preceded in death by Raymond and Helen Neal (grandparents), Paul and Mary Graf (grandparents), Christine Clark (aunt), and Sandra Dedich (aunt, godmother).
She is survived by Aidan James MacAvoy (son), Ronald and Judith Neal (parents), Joshua Neal (brother), Raymond (brother) and Kristen Neal (sister in law), Jacob (brother) and Julia Neal (sister in law), Maryhelen (sister) and Nathan Walker (brother in law), Ronald Paul (brother) and Amanda Neal (sister in law), and Matthew (brother) and Caitlin Neal (sister in law), her beloved nieces and nephew -Rebecca, Rachel, Reagan, Arianna, Zoe, Harrison, Avery (goddaughter), Emerson Claire, and Adeline (goddaughter), Susie Wulf (aunt), Jack Clark (uncle), Jim Graf (uncle), Eugene Graf (uncle, godfather), Paul and Anita Neal (uncle and aunt), and many dearly loved cousins.
The family will receive guests between the hours of 5 pm and 8 pm on Friday, March 25, 2022 at HM Patterson & Son Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at The Catholic Church of Transfiguration. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider a donation in Bernadette’s name to Breast Cancer Research Foundation by visiting https://www.bcrf.org/
