Clarissa Marie Neal
June 23, 1974 – June 26, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Clarissa Marie Neal on June 26,
2025. At the age of 51, Clarissa returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father, leaving behind a
legacy of love, creativity, and quiet strength. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished
daughter, sister, aunt, and loyal friend.
Clarissa was born on June 23, 1974, in Evanston, Wyoming, to her loving parents, Stephen and
Bonnie Bateman. She was welcomed into the family by her older brother, Shad. Clarissa grew up
in Evanston and graduated from Evanston High School in 1992.
After high school, she began working at Smith's Food, where she discovered a gift for cake
decorating. What began as a job soon blossomed into a talent she generously shared with those
she loved. Clarissa created countless beautiful cakes for family and friends over the years. Her
creativity also extended to airbrush painting, a hobby she pursued with passion. Clarissa found
great joy in planting flowers and caring for animals—she had a tender heart for all living things.
On August 28, 1999, Clarissa married the love of her life, Hunter Neal. Together they built a life
rooted in love and faith. Their greatest joy arrived on June 18, 2010, with the birth of their
daughter, Delaney Lee Neal. Clarissa embraced motherhood with patience, devotion, and
unwavering love. She took great pride in her daughter and cherished every moment spent
together.
Clarissa is survived by her husband, Hunter, and their daughter, Delaney, age 15; her parents,
Stephen and Bonnie Bateman; her brother, Shad Bateman (Mindy) of Evanston; her in-laws,
Wayne and Cecelia Neal of Auburn; her sister-in-law, Arieon Neal of Rock Springs; and many
loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Lila Bond, her step-grandfather
Marlin "Putt" Bond, her paternal grandparents Franklin and Marie Bateman, and several aunts
and uncles.
Clarissa will be remembered for her quiet grace, her creativity, her deep love for family, and the
gentle way she moved through life. She will be profoundly missed by all who were blessed to
know her.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.