Mabel Catherine O'Neal, 95 LAUREL - Mabel Catherine O'Neal, age 95, of Laurel, went home to be with her Lord on Feb. 8, 2010. She passed away with her son present at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford within hours after her arrival. Mabel was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She strongly believed in God and family. The joy of her last months on earth were her five month old twin grandsons, whom she adored. Mabel graduated from the Milford Beauty Academy in Wilmington, and operated her won beauty salon until the birth of her son in 1952. After that she not only maintained the family home, but helped her husband Norman J. O'Neal in the family business of O'Neal's Jewelry Store in downtown Laurel. She continued in the jewelry Business gradually tapering off her activity with age. Mabel still continued to go to the store at age 95, where she answered the phone and helped customers. She derived great pleasure from conversations with customers. Until her death Mabel maintained an active drivers license and was a notary public. For years she was an active member of Shiloh Methodist Church and a member of the W.S.C.S. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church at the time of her death. Mabel married Norman J. O'Neal on Oct. 29, 1930. Norman passed away in 1988 after fifty-seven years of marriage. She often remarked that Norman was the only man that she ever wanted. She was the daughter of the late Charles M. Wilson and Eva D. Conaway Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her eight brothers and sisters Robert Wilson, Alice Whaley, Blanche Moore, Florence Hitchens, John Wilson, Grace Nibblett, Madelyn Dykes and Martin Wilson. Mrs. O'Neal is survived by her son Dennis N. O'Neal, Sr. and his wife Teresa of Laurel. She is also survived by her grandsons Norman J. O'Neal, II and Dennis N. O'Neal, Jr. A Celebration of Mabel's life was held at Christ United Methodist Church, Central Ave., Laurel, on Thursday, Feb. 18. A viewing was held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West Street, Laurel, Wednesday evening. Interment followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery. All services are subject to weather conditions. If you have any questions please contact the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home Laurel, at 302-875-3637.