Reathel Jeraldine Neal, age 80, of Lafayette, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. She was born on February 9, 1941. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clay White and Illa Marie Ledford. She is survived by her sons George Neal of Lafayette, GA and Howard (Shanda) Neal of Lafayette, Ga; sisters, Virginia Long of Atlanta, Ga, Sue (John) Farmer of Whitfield, County and Debbie (Alen) Smith; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Reathel Jeraldine Neal retired from Shaw Industries. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Reathel Jeraldine Neal will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the chapel of Dalton Funeral Home with Brother Billy Starks officiating. The family will be receiving friends for visitation from 1:00 PM until the hour of service on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA 30721; 706-529-5371.