Mrs. Pettie Bell McNeil Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mrs. Pettie Bell McNeil

We pause to pay tribute to the precious memory of our beloved Mrs. Pettie Bell McNeil who peacefully took her earthly leave at her daughter’s home. The merciful finger of God touched His servant and granted His everlasting peace and serenity on September 12, 2022.

Pettie Bell McNeil was born on May 13, 1941, to the late Eugene and Daisy Bell Ratliff in Chesterfield, SC. She was the youngest of three children. Pettie confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Level Baptist Church. She reaffirmed her faith years later.

She was married to the late Alexander McNeil. They married on June 23, 1960. To this union two children were born.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter, Min. Kendra (David) Watson of Cheraw, SC; two bonus daughters Jeanette Sturdivant of Greensboro, NC and Erica Chapman of Cheraw, SC; eight grandchildren, Christopher Marsh of Morven, NC; Kaydra (Dwayne) McCoy of Cheraw, SC; Sedric (Erica) Watson of Monroe, NC; Kashundra Watson of Cheraw, SC, Tyrell Morris (Kendra) of Virginia Beach, VA; Justin Chapman of Texas; Lottesha Chapman of Cheraw, SC and Lynnishia Chapman of Missouri; twenty great-grandchildren; stepsisters, Sarah Lisenby Barber and Martha Ann Philyaw; stepbrother, Billy Lisenby; two aunts, Mrs. Janice Ratliff and Mrs. Frances Ratliff both of Morven, NC. A host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her husband and parents, Pettie was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Lynn McNeil; her brothers, Eugene Ratliff, Jr. and Jerome Ratliff; and her stepmother, Ida Bell Ratliff.

The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, September 24, 2022, 3:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in the family plot of the Mount Level Baptist Church Cemetery, Chesterfield, South Carolina.

The Family will greet family and friends on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 2:30-3:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel and at all other times at the residence of the daughter, Kendra Watson, 78 Henry Powe Lane, Cheraw, South Carolina.

The public viewing for Mrs. McNeil will be on Friday, September 23, 2022 from 3:30-6:00pm at Smith's Funeral Home.

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I love you grandma

Prayer to the family ❤️

I extend my condolences and prayers to the family. I will continue to lift your family in prayer. May God keep you in perfect peace and comfort you. Sister Joyce Johnson

Kendra and Family sending prayers of strength and comfort during this time Your mom was a sweet lady and is now with the Lord and well 😇❤️

Kendra so sad to hear about your momma she was so humble and sweet I send my condolences and prayers to you and your family Love yall

Sending our love and prayers. May God keep you in perfect peace.!!!

My condolences to the family earth has no sorry that Heaven can't Heal and to be absent for the body is to be present with the Lord and that is awesome all by itself. Prayers are going up for the Family. Phyllis Melton-Mclendon & Family

Praying for the family that the Lord will take y'all through during these difficult days and months ahead

My sincere condolences to my family, she was a beautiful loving sister to me . We loved her so much , she will truly be missed . Rest In Peace my sister. Martha Ashe / Philyaw & Family

My condolences to the McNeil family. Margie Smith and family

Sending condolences to Kendra and family. Your mom was a wonderful person who touched many hearts, and will truly be missed. Sorry for your lost! James, Lena and family

Praying for family.
The Purvis' Family

Kendra and family I pray that the Lord will comfort each of you during this sad and difficult time. Kendra, your sweet momma is with the Lord and is well again!!!!! I love you!! Lisa Platts

Rest In Peace Aunt Teak love your great niece TerryAnn Diggs

Our condolences to the family we are praying Vernard and Doris Wall Marshall be blessed with love

Kendra and family I pray that the Lord will comfort each of you during this sad and difficult time. Kendra, your sweet momma is with the Lord and is well again!!!!! I love you!!