Frederick and Yolanda Smith announce the engagement of their daughter, Anightress Franklin to Rafael Jamaal Neal, son of Darrel and Earline Neal, all of Natchez.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Natchez High School and is employed by Walmart in Natchez.

She is the granddaughter of Mary Franklin and the late John Tyler of Natchez.

The groom-to-be is also a graduate of Natchez High School.

He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James Riley Sr. of Franklin County and Mildred Neal and the late James Neal of Itta Bena.

The wedding will be at 5 p.m., Saturday, May 28, 2011, at New Hope the Vision Center in Natchez. A reception will follow at the Natchez Community Center.

Family and friends are invited.

Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.