Tiffany Yune Neal

Tiffany Yune Neal was born on July 26, 1972 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to the union of Rosalind and Larry Kazee Sr. She was the second of six children and the most outspoken also. Tiffany accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Peace Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor E. L. Smith. Tiffany was a graduate of Bloom Trail High School. She later pursued educational credits at Prairie State College towards her Early Childhood Certificate and Sanitation License. Tiffany loved children and was employed as a teacher's aide with M&M Childcare for five years. She then worked as an attendant for First Student Bus Company for four years and then for Illinois Central School Bus Company until her untimely departure. Tiffany met and married the love of her life, Jimmy Neal, and to this union, Chelsea Neal was born. Jimmy and Chelsea were the apples of her eye until Jimmy's untimely departure. Tiffany lived and walked by faith and was the anchor and center of her family. Tiffany loved to travel and spend time with her family. She had a beautiful smile and a great sense of humor. She was a loving mother, sister, friend, aunt and cousin. She was loved by all who knew her. Tiffany was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Neal; mother-in-law, Annie Pearl Neal; one aunt, Carmella Adams-McDonald; and one uncle, Jimmy McDonald. Tiffany leaves to cherish her memories, four daughters, Chelsea, Jurnee, Carrington and Payton Neal; her mother, Rosalind (Curry) Viverette; two loving sisters, Jeanine Avant and Angie (Shawn) Taylor; three brothers, Larry Kazee, Cortez Kazee and Timothy Viverette; fourteen nieces and nephews; two great nieces; four special friends, Chantel Robinson, Amber Brown, Pamela Locke and Darnesius Bozire. Tiffany will forever hold a place in our hearts and her smile will never be forgotten. She was known for giving the children in her family their famous nicknames. She called Shawn Jr. "Peepers", Lailah-Joy "Miss Frizzle", and Gracie "Diva". She always extended her hand to help whenever she could, but in her time of need she hid her pain so no one would worry.

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Tiffany Yune Neal

July 26, 1972 - April 16, 2013