Marcia Sharon Neal

Marcia "Sharon" Moore Neal, 67, passed away Monday, October 12, 2009, at Taylor House Hospice.

Sharon was born February 23, 1942 in Des Moines to Ernest and Helen (Wilson) Moore, Sr. She graduated from North High School in June of 1960 and married James Neal on August 25, 1972. Sharon was the secretary for Grand View Lutheran Church and worked as an accountant with her husband Jim. She served on the church council at Highland Park Lutheran Church, was a volunteer with Victim Services of Polk County, had been a Den Mother, was involved with Little League and was a member of Women Take Back the Night and Capitol City Women of the Moose. Sharon was one of the founders of The Parks Community Free Thanksgiving Dinner feast in 1983. In 1992 the event outgrew local churches and they partnered with Linda Bisignano, Chuck's Restaurant. What started with 60 meals has grown to more than 2,500. She also enjoyed gardening, reading and above all, her family.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 37 years, James; sons, Jeffrey (Tracy) Neal, Timothy (Jodi) Neal, Matthew (Toni Jo) Neal and Christopher (Pati) Neal; brother, Ernest Moore, Jr; grandchildren, Daniel, Joshua, Theresa, Austin, Sydney, Madison and Derrick Neal; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Michael Moore; and her sister, Carolyn Erickson.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009, at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Polk County Victim Services in loving memory of Sharon.

www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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