Sister Mary Alice (Elena) Neylon, O.P. died April 14, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Sinsinawa, WI.

She was born to Joseph and Olive (Junk) Neylon in Appleton, WI, April 1, 1928.  Mary Alice was the oldest of five children.  She is survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and her Dominican Sisters.

Mary Alice was a kind and thoughtful woman.  She was full of gratitude for everyone and everything.  She taught elementary school in Wisconsin and Minnesota, high school in Illinois and Wyoming. From 1973-1980 she was director of an Adult Education Center, in Washington, D.C. and then in Illinois.  In 1982 Mary Alice turned to Hispanic ministry, bringing her sense of quiet joy to New Mexico, Oklahoma, Florida, Mexico and Illinois.  She retired in 2017.

Services will be held at Sinsinawa.

The Miller Funeral Home, of East Dubuque, is in charge of arrangement.

She now delights forever in God.

Online condolences may be left at www.millerfhed.com