BESSEMER CITY - Judy Caroline Baker McNeely, 69, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at home.She was born on Aug. 16, 1947, in Mecklenburg County to the late Joseph and Dela Randolph Baker.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Barker.Judy loved the Lord and loved her family. She helped her husband organize Lighthouse Ministries of Kings Mountain. The ladies of the church gave her the nickname "song bird."Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 52 years, the Reverend Walter Donald McNeely; sons, Darrell McNeely and wife Tammy, Michael McNeely and wife Candace, Kevin McNeely and wife Teresa; six brothers; three sisters; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City.Her funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 in the Sisk-Butler Chapel, Bessemer City with the Rev. Bruce Davis, the Rev. Wendell Davis, the Rev. Gene Hicks, and the Rev. Wayne Worchester officiating.Interment will follow at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain.Memorials may be made to Lighthouse Ministries, 1908 Shelby Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086.To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com.Arrangements by Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City.