Barbara Bivens Neal
September 25, 1942 ~ September 5, 2016
Barbara Bivens (Bobbi) Neal of Vienna, VA passed away on September 5, 2016. She was born in Monroe, NC, on September 25, 1942, the daughter of the late John N. Bivens Sr. and Alice Kate Morris. Bobbi graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1963.
Bobbi taught elementary school in Virginia Beach, VA, where she met her future husband, Kenyon Conditt (Ken) Neal of Carthage, TN. They married on August 16, 1969. After living in several parts of the country, Bobbi and Ken settled in Vienna, VA where they reared their three children. Bobbi taught at Epiphany United Methodist Preschool in Vienna and eventually became the school's director, a position she held for many years. She was devoted to fostering early childhood development and studied the motivational development theory promoted by the internationally recognized Gesell Institute of Child Development in New Haven, CT. Bobbi earned an assessment certificate from the Institute and utilized these skills for the benefit of her preschool students and parents.
Bobbi was a caring and generous person. She was meticulously organized, attentive to detail, warm, and compassionate. She used these traits to enrich the lives of all who knew her, be they friends, students, colleagues, or family. Bobbi was an avid reader, gardener, and walker, and loved to travel. In addition, she was a passionate artist and enjoyed teaching her friends to paint. She was devoted to her church, Vienna Presbyterian, and served the church as a deacon. Bobbi also enjoyed spending time with her six grandchildren and was a loving "Nana" to all of them.
In addition to her husband, Bobbi is survived by her son Samuel Bivens Neal and wife Lacey, and their children Garrett and Kennedy; her son John Kenyon Neal and wife Archer, and their children Kenyon and Russell; her daughter Kathryn Neal Toomajian and husband Philip, and their children, William and Jackson; sister Mary Ann (Bivens) Ritchie; brothers Laurence J. Bivens and John N. Bivens Jr. Visitation will be Friday, September 9, between 6 and 8 PM at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Ave. W, Vienna, VA. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 11, at 2:30 PM at Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park Street NE, Vienna VA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial contributions be made to the memorial fund at Vienna Presbyterian Church.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Bobbi taught elementary school in Virginia Beach, VA, where she met her future husband, Kenyon Conditt (Ken) Neal of Carthage, TN. They married on August 16, 1969. After living in several parts of the country, Bobbi and Ken settled in Vienna, VA where they reared their three children. Bobbi taught at Epiphany United Methodist Preschool in Vienna and eventually became the school's director, a position she held for many years. She was devoted to fostering early childhood development and studied the motivational development theory promoted by the internationally recognized Gesell Institute of Child Development in New Haven, CT. Bobbi earned an assessment certificate from the Institute and utilized these skills for the benefit of her preschool students and parents.
Bobbi was a caring and generous person. She was meticulously organized, attentive to detail, warm, and compassionate. She used these traits to enrich the lives of all who knew her, be they friends, students, colleagues, or family. Bobbi was an avid reader, gardener, and walker, and loved to travel. In addition, she was a passionate artist and enjoyed teaching her friends to paint. She was devoted to her church, Vienna Presbyterian, and served the church as a deacon. Bobbi also enjoyed spending time with her six grandchildren and was a loving "Nana" to all of them.
In addition to her husband, Bobbi is survived by her son Samuel Bivens Neal and wife Lacey, and their children Garrett and Kennedy; her son John Kenyon Neal and wife Archer, and their children Kenyon and Russell; her daughter Kathryn Neal Toomajian and husband Philip, and their children, William and Jackson; sister Mary Ann (Bivens) Ritchie; brothers Laurence J. Bivens and John N. Bivens Jr. Visitation will be Friday, September 9, between 6 and 8 PM at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Ave. W, Vienna, VA. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 11, at 2:30 PM at Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park Street NE, Vienna VA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial contributions be made to the memorial fund at Vienna Presbyterian Church.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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What a sweet wonderful lady! She will be missed by many friends as well as her beloved family.
Thinking of the entire family as they grieve this tragic loss. I know how much Barbara meant to each and every one of you. Sending my love and blessings for light and healing in the days to come. Much love, Frieda
Sam, Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. Barb
Barbara was such a wonderful person, teacher and mother. She will be so missed by those whose lives she touched. Our sincere condolences on your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Mrs. Neal was a patient at our office and was just as sweet as they come I will miss seeing her and talking to her she always made me smile. She will be missed.
Sam, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken, We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will always remember Bobbi with joy. Dick and Ellen Onofrio
Phillip & I have you in our thoughts & prayers. I’m sure Bobbi is busy in heaven organizing & teaching all the little saints. Love & God Bless, Gayle & Phillip Hudson
Ken, Bruce and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will always remember Bobbi’s sweet smile. May God bless and comfort you.
Sam—thinking of you and your family as you celebrate the life of your Mom. A special lady who shaped a special son and friend. Ant
Sam, Our deepest condolences are with you. Keeping you and your family in our prayers. Sabira & Aasim Dewji
A truly good friend whom I shall miss. Ken and family you are in my prayers.
You have my deep sympathy and I pray that your family finds strength and peace at this most difficult time. Please be comforted by God’s promises and reach out to him in prayer. ~ Acts 17:31; Psalm 94:18, 19; 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4