Elsie “Irena” O’Neal — wife of Ernest O’Neal, pastor emeritus of Memphis Baptist Church, Dothan — died March 30. She was 83.
A Mississippi native, O’Neal ministered alongside her husband as he served as pastor of several churches in Alabama and Ohio before landing in 1977 at Memphis Baptist, where he served 33 years.
“Mrs. Irena was a gifted teacher and served in various leadership positions through the years,” said Jim Tate, pastor of Memphis Baptist. “As a pastor’s wife, her contributions to Kingdom work often went unnoticed by others but certainly recognized by God.”
O’Neal is survived by her husband of 65 years; daughters, Phyllis and Rena; sons, Anthony K.O.; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
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