Mary Irene (Neal) Searls, 92, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away August 20, 2026 in Ravenswood Center following an extended illness.

She was born December 17, 1933 in Milton, WV, a daughter of the late Thomas Bronson and Virgie Ellen (Bias) Neal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dewey Hobart Seals and her son Bob Searls.

She was a former employee of the Marshall University Library and the Jackson County Commission on Aging. She attended the Ravenswood Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include her daughters, Connie (John) Kirk of Ravenswood and Debra (Mac) McGill of Beaver, PA and Daugher in law Joy Searls, As well as grandchildren, Amy (Dink) Casto, Tyler (Laura) Kirk, Bobbi (Luke) Patterson, Nick Drake, and Corie (Tim) Edwards and nine great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. ~ Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV, with Jim Catron officiating.

Condolences may be sent by visiting castofuneralhome.com