Pastor Mary Joanette (Johnson) Neal

As the Angelic Host rejoices with the arrival of another anointed woman of God, those who remain to endure have heavy hearts and indescribable sadness as a result of this tremendous loss. Pastor Mary Joanette Johnson Neal gently laid her head in the Master’s arms and went to sleep in Paradise on Friday, March 14, 2025. 

The Triumphant Life Celebration and Celebration of Pastoral Transition will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11am at Branches Chapel Baptist Church with Bishop Arthur Clark, Officiating and Dr. Darius J. Horton, Eulogist. A Viewing and Visitation will take place Friday, March 21, 2025 from 6pm-8pm at Branches Chapel Baptist Church. During this time, family and visitors can reminisce on the days of old and embrace everlasting memories, while beginning the healing process as a result of this devastating loss. 

Guests are being received at the residence of the deceased residence located at 3555 Bryantown Rd. Jackson, NC 27845 where they will also assemble in preparation for the Prestigious Horton Ebony Motorcade.

Immediately following the formalities in the sanctuary, Pastor Neal’s physical temple along with her adored family, will be escorted to the Branches Chapel Church Cemetery for Interment Rites. 

Now that she has finally met the Man she has witnessed to others about for so many years and been honored to sit at the feet of the one she prayed to, not to mention beholding the beauty of the one she taught her family about, her spirit is satisfied and when the trumpet is sounded and the sky opens once and for all, the Master Himself will call her name saying, "Joanette, you’ve been faithful, you’ve been true and you’ve done all you could ever do and for your faithfulness, ITS YOUR TIME."

The compassionate professionals at Horton’s Funeral Homes and Cremations are working around the clock to ensure that the Neal and connected families every need is attended too.

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