Santa Fay Neely New Tazewell, Tennessee Obituary

Santa Fay Neely

Mrs. Santa Fay Neely, age 81, of New Tazewell was born April 21, 1940 and passed away at her home with her loving family by her side July 8, 2021. Santa Fay and Clay were co-founders of the Quick Stop Super Market and Claiborne Funeral Home. She was a member of the Midway Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her: Husband: James Clay Neely Parents: Homer and Ruth Harmon Brothers: Lawrence “Tommy” Harmon, JD Harmon and wife Marie, Fitz Hugh Harmon, and Stanley Harmon Sisters: Gonyou and husband Hugh Hardin, Wanda Sue and husband Hollis Cole, Mercedes and husband Odra Beeler Nephews: Mark Cole and Jeff Harmon She is survived by her: Daughter: Jayme and husband Mike Gilliam Grand Daughters: Carrie and husband Nathanael Lewey, and Leigh and husband Abraham Kiggins Grand Sons: Wes and wife Melissa Gilliam, and Dylan Gilliam Great Grandchildren: Neely Kiggins, Charlotte Gilliam, Wyatt Lewey, and Harper Lewey Sisters-in-law: Sylvia Harmon, Wilma Heath, Jackie Neely, Dorothy Neely and Betty Neely Several special nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends The Family will receive friends Saturday July 10, 2021 from 12 noon till 2PM with funeral services to follow at 2PM in the Claiborne ~ Overholt Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Eddie Overholt will be officiating. Music will be provided by David and Stephanie Cole and Joe Gibson. Graveside Services will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Spencer Harmon, Matt Reece, Tyler Overholt, Todd Harmon, Marcus Cole, and Matthew Cole ~ Claiborne~Overholt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family ~
April 21, 1940 - July 8, 202104/21/194007/08/2021
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Mrs. Santa Fay Neely, age 81, of New Tazewell was born April 21, 1940 and passed away at her home with her loving family by her side July 8, 2021. Santa Fay and Clay were co-founders of the Quick Stop Super Market and Claiborne Funeral Home. She was a member of the Midway Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her: Husband: James Clay Neely Parents: Homer and Ruth Harmon Brothers: Lawrence “Tommy” Harmon, JD Harmon and wife Marie, Fitz Hugh Harmon, and Stanley Harmon Sisters: Gonyou and husband Hugh Hardin, Wanda Sue and husband Hollis Cole, Mercedes and husband Odra Beeler Nephews: Mark Cole and Jeff Harmon She is survived by her: Daughter: Jayme and husband Mike Gilliam Grand Daughters: Carrie and husband Nathanael Lewey, and Leigh and husband Abraham Kiggins Grand Sons: Wes and wife Melissa Gilliam, and Dylan Gilliam Great Grandchildren: Neely Kiggins, Charlotte Gilliam, Wyatt Lewey, and Harper Lewey Sisters-in-law: Sylvia Harmon, Wilma Heath, Jackie Neely, Dorothy Neely and Betty Neely Several special nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends The Family will receive friends Saturday July 10, 2021 from 12 noon till 2PM with funeral services to follow at 2PM in the Claiborne ~ Overholt Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Eddie Overholt will be officiating. Music will be provided by David and Stephanie Cole and Joe Gibson. Graveside Services will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Spencer Harmon, Matt Reece, Tyler Overholt, Todd Harmon, Marcus Cole, and Matthew Cole ~ Claiborne~Overholt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family ~

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Jul
10
Visitation
Saturday, July 10 2021
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Claiborne ~ Overholt Funeral Home
1106 HWY 33 South
New Tazewell, TN 37825
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10
Funeral Service
Saturday, July 10 2021
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Claiborne ~ Overholt Funeral Home
1106 HWY 33 South
New Tazewell, TN 37825
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10
Graveside
Saturday, July 10 2021
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Fairview Cemetery
New Tazewell
New Tazewell, TN 37825
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