Christine Warf Neal

Christine Warf Neal, 82, resident of Bear Creek Pike, died Monday, February 1, 2016 at Morning Pointe of Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Carl May officiating. Burial will follow in Neapolis Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to Neapolis Cemetery, c/o Freeda Potts, 403 Cheyenne Trail, Columbia, TN 38401. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born December 4, 1933 in Williamson County, she was the daughter of the late Hollis V. Warf and Annie Lee Richards Warf. On October 18, 1952 she married Jesse Lee Neal who preceded her in death March 19, 2003. Mrs. Neal was well-known for her excellent cooking and generous nature. Above all, she cherished time spent with her family. She had been a member of Berea Church of Christ for over fifty-five years. Survivors include her daughter, Connie (Martin) Avery of Columbia; grandson, David Avery of Columbia; brothers, Ennis (Mary) Warf of Brentwood; William (Brenda) Warf of Culleoka; Jimmy (Dot) Warf, Randall (Faith) Warf, and Dyron Warf, all of Franklin; sisters, Alma McGaw of Pegram; Mae (Howard) Prater of McMinnville; Margie Rucker of Brentwood; several nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Annie Lee Neal. She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Ray Neal, and sister, Ruth Boyd. Active pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers include members of Berea Church of Christ and staff of Morning Pointe. The family would like to express a heartfelt thanks to Morning Pointe, especially The Lantern Staff and doctors & staff of Hospice Compassus.