Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....[McNeely] Reiland , JoAnne August 25, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Reiland, JoAnne     
1922 - 2005 
 
JoAnne Reiland 
Jan. 17, 1922 - Aug. 25, 2005 

A celebration of JoAnnes life will be held at Christ the King Church, at 9:00 
a.m., on Wednesday, August 31, 2005. Immediately following will be a graveside 
service at Greenlawn Cemetery (River Blvd.) Monsignor Stephen Frost 
officiating. JoAnne was born and raised in Santa Monica, CA to John Knox 
McNeely and Josephine McNeely. She attended local schools graduating first 
from Santa Monica High and then California Nursing School at USC in 1946. 
While attending USC she met her future husband, Charles Reiland, who was 
attending Dental School. They were married on August 20, 1945 and moved to 
Bakersfield in 1952 to start Charles dental practice and to raise their 
family. After moving to Bakersfield, JoAnne in her early years was active in 
Junior League, participated in the O.L.P.H. Altar Society, played in a Bridge 
Club and volunteered as a cook at the Guild House. She loved classical music 
and had a love for this music since the age of five. She opened her life to 
many people, young and old, far and near, she lavished them with love, grace 
and wisdom, her door was never closed to anyone in need. Her undaunting spirit 
and love for God and life permeated each and everyone she met. Her wit and 
honesty gave new meaning to life for those who loved her. JoAnn loved to 
garden and filled her home with the beauty of color and fragrance when in 
bloom. She was an intelligent, strong and committed wife. She took care of her 
husband after suffering a stroke in 1971 for 8 years, while at the same time 
working as a Public Health Nurse for the County of Kern. She retired from the 
county in 1979. JoAnne was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; her 
father and mother, John and Josephine McNeely; brothers, John McNeely and 
Major Morgan McNeely, USMC. She is survived by her sons, John and wife, Janie 
Reiland and their children, Mary Kay, Lisa and David, Bill and wife, Linda 
Reiland and their children, Beth, John and Hannah and her daughter, Kitty Ann, 
husband, Mike Hixson and children, Sarah and Seith; sister-in-law, Jean 
Tackels; nieces, Susan Jovle, Maryann McNeely and nephew, Bill McNeely. 
Proverbs 31:29 Many women do noble things but you surpass them all. You will 
be greatly missed. 

Doughty-Calhoun-OMeara Funeral Directors 
Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 8/30/2005.  


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