Christina Neeley

Christina Marion (DeMarr) Neeley, 89, of Decatur, passed away June 18th, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials in Christina’s honor can be made to Shiner’s Hospitals for Children or Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Decatur. Christina was born October 11th, 1931, in Decatur, the daughter of Efthemios and Marion (Brown) DeMarr. She married Robert L. Neeley on March 16, 1952 in Decatur. Christina was a homemaker and raised her children, Marya and Anthony with her husband Robert in Decatur. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, Business Professional’s Women’s Club and the Cofounder of the Decatur Areas Women’s Network. She is survived by her son: Anthony Neeley and wife Lorri of Bolingbrook, IL; grandchildren: Kimberly DeMarre, Kara Neeley, Katie Dively, and Kyle Neeley; and a great-grandson: Jack DeMarre. Christina was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; daughter, Marya; and her sister, Constance Sweet. "
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