Delores Pressley McNeil

Delores Pressley McNeil, 80, of Abbeville, wife of the late Melvin ‘Sonny’ McNeil, Jr. died Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 3, 1946, in Abbeville to the late James C. and Emma Thomas Pressley.

A 1964 graduate of Abbeville High School, Delores continued her education at Piedmont Technical College where she earned a degree in Nursing. She retired from AnMed after 22 years of dedicated service as a Registered Nurse, a career marked by caring service to others. Delores loved to cook, and some of her happiest moments were the times she shared with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Family was the center of her life, and loving them was among her proudest joys. Delores worshipped at Lighthouse Ministries in Abbeville.

In addition to her husband of 57 years, Sonny McNeil, and her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Greg Davenport and great-grandson, Fisher Davenport.

Delores is survived by three children, Scott McNeil (Patti), Sherry Davenport and Todd McNeil (Tina); twelve grandchildren, Meagan Garland (Jeremy), Caleb, Jacob, Matthew and Luke McNeil, Kalee Urban (Terrance), Alex Davenport (Olivia), Kristin Miller (Jeremy), Colby McNeil (Alee), Braden McNeil (Savanna), Carter McNeil (Hailey) and Carrie Beth Fellows; nine great-grandchildren, Ben, Jake and Sarah Garland, Emery and Everett Urban, Janie and Lyla McNeil, Beau McNeil and Elias Fellows; and a sister, Patsy Southard of Moncks Corner.

Graveside services will be 3:00PM, Thursday, October 1, 2026, in Bells Chapel GMC Cemetery with Pastor Tripp Speer and Mr. Billy Stoll officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorial contributions, in memory of Delores, may be sent to Agape Care of South Carolina, 326 Montague Ave., Greenwood, SC 29649.

The family is at their respective homes.

A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com.

Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the McNeil family.