Winsome Leeper

Winsome R. Leeper VIRGINIA BEACH - Winsome R. Leeper, 75, passed away Nov. 20, 2010 at her home in Southern Shores, N.C. She was born in Portsmouth, England and had been a longtime resident of Virginia Beach. She was a member of Eastern Shore Chapel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Capt. James Leeper, and is survived by three daughters, Sheila Cooke and husband Karl, Sharon Golesh, Christina Buchert and husband Blake; seven grandchildren, Trevor, Callie, Challen, Holland and Eden Buchert and Andrew and Winsome Cooke; a sister, Wendy McCaw. She will be remembered for her fierce independence, determination and strength, her gentle and generous nature, strong sense of friendship and wonderful sense of humor. In memory of our walking miracle, our prayers are with you. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Eastern Shore Chapel on Laskin Road in Virginia Beach. The Rev. Julia Ashby and Rev. Sue Crommelin will officiate. A gathering of family of friends will be held immediately following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the American Heart Association. Condolences to the family may be expressed via the online register at www.gallopfuneralservices. com. Gallop Funeral Services Inc. was entrusted with local arrangements.