Carole W. Neely

“to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” 2 Corinthians 5:8

Carole Waurynne Hurley Neely stepped from this earth and into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 5, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. Carole was born on February 12, 1934, in Minden, LA to the late Alwyn Doyle Hurley and Dorothy Lee Nation.

Carole was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William C. Gill, brother Gary Neal Hurley, and son Alwyn Keith Welch.

She is survived by her children, daughter, Brenda (Jerry) Grissom and son Randy (Melinda) Gill. Granddaughters, Hailey (Logan) Slack, Brittany (Travis) Beatty, Rachael Gloger, and Breanna Welch. Grandsons, Bradley Welch, Reid Gill, Jacob Hoffman, and Eric Pilcher. Great-grandsons, Grayson Neville, Wilder Logan Slack, and Aden Wayne Beatty. Great-granddaughters, Willow Brynn Slack, Ainsley Rae Beatty, Adeline Welch and Emilia Welch. Sister-in-law, Nita Hurley, nephews, Kevin (Celsa) Hurley and Colin (Krista) Hurley.

Affectionately known as Nana to her family, Carole loved spending time with all her children, grands, and great grands. They loved for her to read to them or play hide-in-seek. Always busy, she loved gardening, working in her yard, crocheting, reading, Bible study, sewing, crossword puzzles, playing any kind of game whether Nintendo or games she found on Pogo. She loved watching sports especially football or golf. She loved LSU and the Saints but Dallas was her all-time favorite.

Our deepest gratitude goes to Dr. Pardue for always going the extra mile to provide outstanding care over the years and eventually when needed exceptional care that insured Carole’s comfort and maintained her dignity. Additionally, we want to thank the Springhill Medical Center Station 2 nursing team for treating Carole like one of their own while providing care above and beyond our expectations. Furthermore, we are especially grateful for the support and guidance provided by the caring professionals at Gentiva Hospice. Finally, a sincere thank you to the staff at Timber Springs & Rehab for their kindness and support during Carole’s time there.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Springhill Cemetery in Springhill, Louisiana under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana. Officiating will be Gladney Hunt.