Lena Mae Neal, 92, passed away in Rolla, Mo on September 18, 2020. She was born March 28, 1928 in Thayer, Mo to Dow and Vora (Bailey) Norman and grew up on the family farm in Couch, Mo. She graduated from Couch High School and Southwest Missouri State University. Lena married Melvin Neal who preceded her in death. Lena started her career as a teacher in a one room school in Wilderness, Mo. She later went to work at the pentagon then as a claims representative for Social Security where she retired from the Rolla office in 1987. Lena was a member of the First Baptist Church in Battlefield, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Terry Neal and brother Dave Norman. She is survived by her son Darren (Beckie) Neal of Bixby, Ok, a granddaughter Shelbee (Matt) Chamberlin of Jenks Ok and one great-granddaughter Annie as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Per Lena’s wishes a funeral service will not be held. Memorial donations can be sent to the American Cancer Society.