Georgia woman hosts her own funeral at 80th birthday

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 01:00 · Archive

An 80-year-old Georgia woman hosted her own funeral celebration with 100 guests to mark her 80th birthday.

Shelvy Neal, an 80-year-old woman from Georgia, hosted an unusual celebration of her 80th birthday by throwing her own funeral in Macon. The event drew around 100 guests who came to celebrate her life and the connections she has made.

Neal wanted to be present for the tributes and mourning that would normally occur after her death, ensuring she would not miss out on the celebration of her life.

How it is being reported

• Georgia widow, 80, throws her own ‘FOMO’ funeral: ‘She refuses to miss anything’Shelvy Neal, an 80-year-old Georgia woman, hosted her own "FOMO funeral" in Macon, celebrating her life with 100 guests while she is still alive.New York Post · 7 Oct, 00:44
• Southern woman, 80, hosts her own funeral because she doesn't want to miss out on tributes and mourning when her time finally comesShelvy Neal turned her 80th birthday into an unusual celebration when she hosted her own funeral over the weekend, celebrating her life and the connections she's made.Daily Mail · 6 Oct, 20:57

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