Friday, December 29, 2017 1:32 pm

Patsy Neal Eckard, 88, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

She was born Feb. 21, 1929, in Bluefield, W.Va.

Her parents, Clyde "Buck" Neal and Frances Yost Neal, preceded her death, as did brothers, Ted Neal, Bill Neal and Tom Neal; sisters, Penny Doerr, Polly Neal and Judy Neal; and grandson, Keith Jones.

She is survived by three sons, Gary Eckard, Neal Eckard, and Eric Eckard; two daughters-in-law, Julie Eckard and Connie Eckard; three granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Mickey Neal and Gregg Neal; sister, Peggy Hesson; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.