Chris Elaine McNeil

Chris Elaine McNeil (née Showalter), 58, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on November 10, 2023. Born on October 25, 1965 in Washington, DC, Chris was the beloved daughter of Victoria and Lewis Anderson.

In her younger years, Chris worked in various jobs as a waitress, dental assistant, and hotel night auditor. However, in the 1990’s she decided to pursue her passion for cooking by completing Culinary Programs through the DC Central Kitchen, and in 2012 at Cafe Joshua of The Lord's Place in West Palm Beach, FL. Chris' culinary specialties were Soul Food and scrumptious deserts. She loved to cook and bake, and everyone loved her cooking. As a cook, Chris worked in various residential rehab facilities in Maryland and in South Florida. Working with local churches, Chris also generously volunteered her time and talents to feed the hungry in Maryland, Florida, and South Carolina.

Chris is survived by her son, James Lairy Hicks, and her adoring grandchildren, Anya and Aaliyah. She is also survived by her parents, Victoria and Lewis Anderson, as well as her brother, Dale Edward Showalter II and step- sister, Karen Anderson Woelfel.

Chris was preceded in death by her first son, Dennis DeSales Chase, Jr. "Little Den," who passed away on June 15, 1991, at the age of four.

A Scattering of Ashes Ceremony is being planned to take place in St. Mary's, Maryland in June of 2024, at the grave site of Chris' first son, Dennis Chase, Jr.

Chris had a big personality, and she made friends wherever she went. She had a lifelong struggle with addiction, and she tried rehab many times, but her poor health and other life struggles made it difficult for sobriety to take hold. Chris will be deeply missed by her family and friends, who will forever cherish the memories of her delicious meals and her kind-hearted spirit.

Instead of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Christ Fellowship Kids Program. “In the race to the heart of the next generation, the first one there wins—Kids U offers midweek programming for kids (preschool through elementary) at select campus locations.” If you wish to donate, please do so by check, to the following address:

Christ Fellowship Church

801 N Congress Avenue, Suite 401 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 MEMO: Get There First

Also, if you make a donation to Christ Fellowship, please let us know by sending an email to vadesktop@gmail.com It’s not necessary to disclose the amount. We just want to personally thank you.

Family and Friends are invited to a Scattering of Ashes Memorial Service on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:30 am at: St. Mary's Catholic Church 13715 Notre Dame Place Bryantown, Maryland 20617 

After the service, we will have lunch at The Golden Corral 2800 Crain Highway in Waldorf, MD

If you wish to attend lunch, RSVP before June 13, by text to 301-908-2315

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