Dr. Terry Ray Harris Neal
July 5, 1954 - January 21, 2019
Dr. Terry Ray Harris Neal was born on July 5, 1954 and departed this life on Monday, January 21, 2019 at her home in Lexington, KY. She was born to Alice Harris Brown and Robert Paul Fender. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Lexington, KY. Dr. Neal graduated from Bryan Station High School in 1972. She loved writing and traveling. She made a difference in the lives she touched through work and social gatherings. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kentucky in 1976 and Doctor of Education from the University of Cincinnati in 1984 majoring in Sociology of Education. She was a former employee of the Urban League of Lexington, KY. Dr. Neal also taught at several colleges Shorter College in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas; and University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. Terry leaves to cherish her memory two sisters Danta “MaeMae” Harris and Paula Fender, a host of other relatives and special friends Jill (Jodie) Washington, Jill’s children: Jarius. Jameka (Maleeyah Coffey), Jarianna Gillespie, Darlene (Darin) Wade, Carol Shanklin Waner, Jackie Brown, Jaye Brown, Carolyn Taylor and very special friends Pastor Joseph and 1st Lady Elizabeth Owens.
Dr. Terry Ray Harris Neal was born on July 5, 1954 and departed this life on Monday, January 21, 2019 at her home in Lexington, KY. She was born to Alice Harris Brown and Robert Paul Fender. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Lexington,... View Obituary & Service Information