Marian Christine Forshage O'Neal

Marian C. Forshage O'Neal passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church at 10AM April 25,2014. Graveside services will be held at 2PM at DFW National Cemetery following the Mass. Visitation for friends and family will be at Lucas and Blessing Funeral Home in Burleson on April 24, 2014, 5-8-PM.
Marian was born in Seguin. She attended Seguin High School and upon graduation attended Texas Lutheran College in Seguin for two years. She received her bachelor of arts in education from Texas Tech University. In 1952 she married 1st Lt. Ray O'Neal and served beside him as a loving and supportive spouse while raising five children. Over the next 22 years, Air Force life had Marian and her family making seven household moves in the United States and overseas. After Ray left the Air Force in 1974, they eventually settled in Joshua while continuing to raise the family. They enjoyed their many retirement years in Joshua.
Survivors: Her loving children, Michael O'Neal (Doreen), Challie Samaris (Stephen), Timothy O'Neal (Jennifer), Sean O'Neal (Beth) and Ray C. O'Neal II (Audrey); 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Edwin (Alta); and sister, Carol McClusky (Bill).
Memorials: Friends who wish may make donations to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Mirian.