Katrina Delores

“Kay” Mcneal

Katrina Delores "Kay" McNeal, 69, of Port St. Joe, Florida, peacefully entered eternal rest on May 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Katrina was born on November 17, 1956, in Port St. Joe, Florida, to Lula Mae McNeal, David McNeal, and Clennis Harvey.

She attended Washington Elementary School and Washington High School, graduating from Port St. Joe Jr.-Sr. High School in 1974. Continuing her education at Lively Manpower Vocational Technology Institution, she earned certificates in Data Processing and Early Childhood Education.

Inspired by the faith and example of her mother and grandparents, Katrina received her early Christian training at Zion Fair Baptist Church. She later became a faithful and active member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Working in the Mission Department, President of the Usher Board and serving as Secretary of the Northwest Florida Ushers' Union; always demonstrating her unwavering commitment to ministry and service. Katrina supported the church wherever needed until her health no longer allowed.

Katrina had a lifelong love for cooking, dressing beautifully, and spending quality time with family and friends. She was known for her warm spirit, generous heart, and steadfast devotion to those she loved. To her family, she was the heart of the home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandparents, and son, Darrell Vann.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories with her loving children: Latrina McNeal, Kayla Yarrell, Emma Yarrell, Rico Yarrell, and Leroy Yarrell, Jr.; her grandchildren: Jakereya Williams, Jakhyas Williams, Donell Henry, Myles Fuller, Jac'kel Yarrell, Leroy Yarrell, III, Amirah Yarrell, Leona Yarrell, Zayla Yarrell, Darius Yarrell, Ricardo Yarrell, Ty'Teana Yarrell, Ty'Asia Yarrell, Phenix Yarrell, Onix Yarell, and John Yarrell; her dear furgands: Charlie Yarrell, Princess Yarrell, and Chanel Yarrell, who brought her much joy and companionship; her great-grandchildren: Azora Heard, Akarri King, Jakai Williams, and Eva Yarrell, Emir Yarrell, Kynsley YarrellKaiden Yarrell, and Logan Yarrell; her siblings: Elder Donald (Jackie) Nickson, Sedra Barnes, Holly Bailey, Angela Duncan, Kimberly Maiben, Melody (Tim) Myers, and Michael Myers; her aunt, Mother Evelyn Underwood; her Godchildren: Sierra King, Vincent Addison, Michael Thomas, Niecha Walker, and Tawanna (Dennis) Thomas; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends who will deeply miss her loving presence.

Though she is no longer with us physically, Katrina's legacy of faith, love and service will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her .