Lida Louise Davis McNeill passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023 in her Richmond, Texas home at the marvelous age of 93. Lida was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Wade McNeill, who passed after 26 years of marriage.

Lida was born May 1, 1930 in Sugar Land, Texas to Lucile Bolton Doggett Davis and Lewis Claude Davis, residents of Richmond. Lucile was the founder of Lucile Davis Flower Shop and Claude was Postmaster for the City of Richmond. After graduating in 1948 from Richmond High School, Lida attended Sam Houston State University and went on to work in Houston and Fort Worth. Lida married Wade McNeill in 1969 and returned to Richmond for the remainder of her life.

In addition to being a lifelong member of First Baptist Church Richmond, Lida was an active member/supporter of the Richmond Garden Club, Fort Bend County Fair, Fort Bend Museum, Fort Bend Country Club plus a multitude of other worthy organizations and causes. Her generosity truly knew no bounds,

Lida was preceded in death by her husband Wade McNeill, parents Lucile and Claude Davis, siblings Jane Scott (husband Tom), Lucile Brown (husband I.S.."Tow"), William F. Doggett Jr., (wife Georgia) and also nephews, David George Doggett, William F. Doggett III and John Scott. Lida is survived by nieces Mary Jane Doggett Jacobson, Betsy Brown McInvale, Barbara Brown Valentine (Ray), Jeter Doggett Aleixo (Valter), nephews Thomas Scott (Margaret), Bill Brown (Carol), Stephen Doggett (Meredith), Bolton Doggett, Walter Doggett (Kelly), and 123 grand, great-grand and great-great-grand nieces and nephews all of whom cherished the love, affection and generosity she blessed them with. To say she will be missed is an understatement. Her family and dear friends will forever have a hole in their hearts.

Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at First Baptist Church, 502 South Fifth Street, Richmond, Texas 77469 for one hour preceding the Funeral Service.

The Funeral Service, officiated by Reverend John D. Lockhart, will begin at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday with the graveside service following at Morton Cemetery, Richmond, Texas 77469. A dessert reception will follow the graveside service at the Church Fellowship Hall.

Serving as pallbearers will be Hank Dostal, Chris Dostal, Jason Dostal, Chuck Dostal, Drew Wallace, Kasey Doggett, Kristian Doggett, David Scott, Eddie Scott and Brad Brown.

The family would like to thank Touching Hearts care providers Christina Chapa, Veronica Gonzalez, Tami Ayadi and Choice Hospice Nurses Kim Wishert and Ray Fore for their care and empathy during her transition.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First Baptist Church Richmond, Fort Bend Museum or a charity of your choice.

Condolence messages may be written for the McNeill family at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471, (281)342-4671.