Patricia Jane Harrison Neal, age 60, of Sanford, NC, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Central Carolina Hospital. She was born in Lee County on June 10, 1956 to the late Wilfred Lee Harrison and Ethel Gaines Harrison.  She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Hayden and Larry Harrison.

Patricia was employed for many years by the City of Sanford as an Administrative Assistant.  She was dedicated to her family, church and her work family.  Her contagious smile and laugh will be missed by all who loved her.  She never met a stranger.

She is survived by her husband, David Ross Neal of the home; two sons, Wesley Neal and wife, Amanda of Raleigh, NC and Justin Neal of Sanford, NC; one daughter, April Smith and husband, Tommy of Sanford, NC; four brothers, Robert Lee Harrison and wife, Barbara of Sanford, NC, Ralph Wayne Harrison of Sanford, NC, Eugene Harrison and wife, Lillian of Sanford, NC and Rick Harrison and wife, Sherry of Cameron, NC; six sisters, Joyce Black,  Lynda Carr and husband, Doug, Nancy Curtis and husband, Hollis, Joann Cole and husband, Don, Gwyn Sandlin and husband, Jim and Carol Cockman all of Sanford, NC.  She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Kenah Starr Smith, Mason Gregory Neal and Noah Grant Neal and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

The family will receive friends at Tramway Baptist Church on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  Her funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Tramway Baptist Church with Dr. John Allen and Rev. Dale Sauls officiating.  Entombment will follow at Lee Memory Gardens Chapel Mausoleum. 

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Tramway Baptist Church Building Fund and/or for the research of myelofibrosis to MPN Research Foundation 180 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1870 Chicago, IL 60601.  www.mpnresearchfoundation.org

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