DETROIT - Jean Neal, 86, died March 20, 2020 at a Dexter healthcare facility. She was born April 26, 1933 in New Haven, CT, a daughter of Franklin and Anna (Ford) Schildge. Jean was a homemaker for most of her life but also worked at Northeast Shoe and San Antonio Shoe (S.A.S.). She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by 1 son, Everett and wife Teresa McGinnis of Detroit; a daughter Sally Brewer of Newport; a brother Timothy Schildge of CT; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren.

Jean was predeceased by her first husband Eugene McGinnis; her second husband Donald Neal; a son, Kim McGinnis; brother Milton Schildge; a sister Ruth Unites; a grandson, Scott McGinnis; a great grandson Craig Brewer; and a son in law Wayne Brewer.

A graveside funeral and committal service will be held later in the spring at the Detroit Village Cemetery. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport.