Background
Neal, Joan Burkes was born on February 27, 1928 in Phenix City, Alabama, United States. Daughter of George Ashby and Maybelle Ethel (Barnes) Burkes.
Neal, Joan Burkes was born on February 27, 1928 in Phenix City, Alabama, United States. Daughter of George Ashby and Maybelle Ethel (Barnes) Burkes.
Bachelor of Science in Education, University Georgia, Athens, 1951. Postgraduate, University Georgia, Athens, 1966.
Director kindergarten Fayetteville First Baptist Church, Georgia, 1958-1963. Teacher 3d grade Fayetteville Elementary School, 1964-1967, library, 1967—1991. Retired, 1991
Board directors Georgia Parent-Teachers Association, 1977-1980.
Speaker Silver Haired Legislation.
Member Georgia State Democratic Party, Atlanta, since 1977. Secretary American Red Cross, Fayetteville, 1979-1983. President Band and Athletic Boosters, Fayetteville, 1968-1970.
Hospital volunteer, Fayette Senior Services. Member Fayette County Association Educators (president, vice president, secretary since 1963), Georgia Association Educators (governing board Georgia chapter 1976-1979, legislation chair 1981, 83), Fayette County Business and Professional Women (president 1976-1978, treasurer, secretary), Kappa Kappa Iota (president Fayetteville chapter 1970-1972).
Married Charles A. Land, May 25, 1944 (deceased September 1947). 1 child Jo Sandra Land. Married Ray Verlin Neal, December 25, 1952 (deceased May 8, 1996).
Children: Jo Griffeth, J. Kim, Roger Verlin, Kathy Brown.