Lashara Suarez Neeley

Lashara Suarez Neeley, born on January 15, 1972, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2012, after a hard but brave battle with cancer.

She is survived by her daughters, Kristen & Hanna Neeley; mother, Joy Hutson Lark; brother, Shane Hutson, Brookfield, MO; uncle & aunt, Sam & Janice Snapp; special niece and nephew, Kayla & Chris Hutson and their mother, Michelle Wilder; faithful companion, Cesar Marroquin; and her students whom she taught Spanish at Science Hill High School and for whom she cared greatly.

Lashara lived her last 16 months spending time with her daughters and doing what she loved with her co-workers and dear friends - teaching.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at Hamlett-Dobson, Kingsport.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kristen & Hanna Neeley c/o Joy Lark, 1404 E. Holston Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37601.


"The sleepless nights, moments of pain, all the family left with no hope to gain.
We miss your smile, your laughter and hugs.
We now know that you were sent to heaven above.
Seeing your face bright and glowing, leaving us with faith that just kept growing.
You showed us how to hold on through the toughest times even when we were weak in mind.
Your spirit soars among the heavens above, watching over us with love."

--by Kayla Hutson, niece