Myrl Rae O'Neal, 73, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, in Kansas City, Mo.

Born Aug. 21, 1933, in Kennett, Myrl was a daughter of the late James A. and Effie L. Trobaugh Lynn. She lived in Wichita, Kans., from 1972 to 2003, where she worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for the Wichita Vocational Techical School until 1981 and as a licensed real estate agent until the late 1980s.

She was married to Gene O'Neal of Piggott for 39 years until his death in 1995.

Devoted to her family, she inspired all with her smile, positive outlook, gentleness and strength.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Eileen O'Neal of Seattle, Wash., and Marc and Fun O'Neal of Wichita, daughter and son-in-law, Gina and David Kelly of Kansas City; brothers, Don Lynn and wife, Betty of Kennett, W.G. Lynn and wife, Theresa of Maumelle, Ark., Lacey Lynn and wife, Jerry, of Kennett, and Dennis Lynn and wife, Christy, of Senath, Mo., sister, Karen Williams and husband, Dennis, of Denair, Calif., grandchildren, Kelsea O'Neal, Sam O'Neal, and Brett Kelley. Other survivors include mother-in-law, Lillian O'Neal of Piggott, and sister-in-law, Theda Benson, and husband, Max of Titusville, Fla.

The funeral service was held at 1p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, at the McDaniel Funeral Home Chapel in Kennett.

Burial is in the Mitchell Cemetery in Greenway. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. (1-800-272-3900)