Mrs. Krista Vann McNeill

Mrs. Krista Vann McNeill, Nana, 74, passed away peacefully at home on December 13th in Athens, GA. She was happily married to her loving husband, Jack Reddick McNeill, for 33 years. Krista was born in Camilla, GA, the daughter of the late E.J. "Smokey" Vann and Hilda Hancock Vann. She was preceded in death by her only sister, Peggy Vann Harden. While in Camilla, Krista excelled in Western horseback competition and was head majorette. Krista attended Stetson University and the University of Georgia, where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She later moved to Thomson, GA, where she devoted her life to raising and caring for her four children. Krista enjoyed exercising, and was a woman in constant motion. Krista never met a stranger, and was a friend to everyone she met. She was blessed to have many close friends and family. Krista was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, and an active member of Athens First United Methodist Church. She had a deep love and faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a witness of her faith to everyone she met through her kind, loving, and joyful spirit. Krista loved and cherished her four children and 12 grandchildren, who will lovingly remember their tiny Nana. Krista is survived by her brother Jud Vann, her four children, Jud Shiver, Brooke Woods, Bubba McNeill and Vann McNeill, as well as her twelve grandchildren, Will Shiver, Olivia Shiver, Julia Shiver, Maggie Shiver, Hannah Woods, Parker Woods, Abby Woods, Garrett Woods, Lilly McNeill, Kate McNeill, Ravi McNeill and Seema McNeill. Services will be held at 2pm on Sunday, December 19th , at Athens First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Athens First United Methodist Church, 327 N. Lumpkin St. Athens, GA 30601 or online at athensfirstumc.org.

Lord & Stephens, West, Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com