Sis. Hattie Lear Leonard was born May 6, 1924 to the late Runa and Hattie Harris of Meriwether County.
At an early age, she joined the Friendship Baptist Church and served as the Chief Usher . As the years went on, she later joined The House of The Living God, Church of Jesus Christ. She served there under the leadership of Elder James Harris until she became disabled.
She worked for the John H. Woodall School and Ruth Carter High School as a cook for many years. Later, she worked at the Woodland Furniture Company until she retired.
She was united to Bro. Willie Earnest Leonard until his death. She was the mother of six (6) children. Two preceded her in death; Hattie Lora Leonard and Karen Selinda Leonard. Her brothers and sister also preceded her in death.
She departed her life at home in Woodland, Georgia on April 19, 2010.
She leaves to cherish her memories, four (4) children; Deacon Willie Ester (Pastor, Julia Ann) Leonard of Woodland, Norris and Dora Leonard, both of Woodland, GA, and Gloria (Connell) Kendrick of Newnan, GA, Nine (9) grandchildren, Twenty Three (23) great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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