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Polly O’Neal, 91, of San Angelo, TX passed from death to eternal life in Christ Jesus on November 18, 2016. A Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Harper Funeral Home Chapel. The Worship Celebration of her life is planned for 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Southland Baptist Church of San Angelo with Dr. Benny King of O’Fallon, MO officiating.
Alice Pauline Carr was born in Chillicothe, TX on January 21, 1925 to Robert L. Carr and Mary Kate Carr who preceded her in death. On April 5,1941 she married the love of her life, Darrell O’Neal who preceded her in death in 1980. They were blessed with two children, Darrell Wayne O’Neal, and Sue O’Neal Evans.
Polly is survived by her children Darrell W. O’Neal of Victoria, TX and Sue and husband Noel Evans of San Angelo, TX. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Shelly Evans and her children and grandchildren, Michael and wife Joy along with their children Cassie and Adam, Lindsey and husband Jack and their children Bailey and Jack, Jr.; Cody and wife Britney of Tulsa, OK, and their daughter Kayley of Tulsa, OK.; Nathan Evans of Duncanville, TX; Jason and wife Mandi and their children Logan, Alora, and Hope; Anna Evans Piel and husband Andrew and their children Elena and Lara; Aaron Evans; Darrell W. O’Neal, Jr. and wife Samantha and their daughter Madelyn, and Margaret O’Neal of Victoria, TX. Also surviving her are numerous special nieces, nephews and many very close and loved friends. With so many extended families she’s always been the center of our hearts and activities. Continuing her life in education she went back to school and graduated from Angelo State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in History in 1971. She taught 7th grade Texas History at John Glenn Jr. High School causing many students to “fall deeply in love with Sam Houston.”
Her love of the Lord and His Church was reflected in all her daily life. She never missed an opportunity to carry out her Savior’s Will. Polly and Darrell were members of Immanuel Baptist Church and later Southland Baptist. Having taught Sunday School for over 50 years, she was an avid Bible reader and loved studying the scriptures. She also prayed daily for her family and friends.
After her years of teaching and loving junior high students, Polly traveled all over the USA and most of the world.
Memorials may be sent to Southland Baptist Church missionary fund.