Leona P. Leazar
October 20, 1929 ~ August 26, 2021
Leona Paula Leazar, 91 went to be with her Lord on August 26, 2021. Leona was born October 20, 1929 in Fredericksburg, Texas to Edmund William Duecker and Alice Franz..
She grew up in the rural Hill Country area between Blanco and Stonewall, Texas. She lived with her parents and siblings on several farms and ranches finally settling near Stonewall, Texas. There she met the love of her life and aspiring medical doctor, M. Allan Leazar from Fredericksburg, The couple married in Fredericksburg, Texas in January 1954. They were married nearly 28 years, residing most of that time in Wharton, Texas. After the death of Allan, Leona remained in Wharton in the home they had built together.
Leona was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved gardening and travelling with friends both within the US and abroad. She was an avid bridge player, usually playing in multiple leagues during a year. She continued her bridge playing until her health prevented her from continuing.
She is survived by one brother, Jimmy Duecker with wife Emily of Stonewall, Texas; 2 sons, David with wife Debbie of Bay City, Texas and Brian with wife Anne of Sachse, Texas, She has 4 grandchildren, Derek Leazar, Deanne Garay, Paul Leazar and Christine Leazar. She also has 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews covering two generations.
Besides her parents Leona is preceded in death by one sister, Estella Eckhardt.
The family sends many heartfelt thanks to Deborah Donahue and family (Natalie, Jason and Taylor), her wonderful caregivers of 5 years.
A viewing will be held on Thursday September 2 at 9:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church, Wharton. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 A.M. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Houston at the below link:
https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/donate
Condolences may be left for the family at www.whartonfuneralhome.com
Services under the direction of
Wharton Funeral Home
515 E. Boling Hwy.
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-3410
Thursday, September 2, 2021
9:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
First United Methodist Church
Thursday, September 2, 2021
11:00 - 11:45 am (Central time)
First United Methodist Church
Thursday, September 2, 2021
12:00 - 12:30 pm (Central time)
Evergreen Memorial Park
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