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Leona Harkenreader Obituary

HARKENREADER Leona Harkenreader died November 23, 2007 peacefully at home after an extended illness. A beloved Wife, Mother, and Friend, Leona was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 19, 1936, married Lawrence Harkenreader and had four children: Candy Ganyo, Melanie Delaney (Patrick), Scott Harkenreader (Brenda), and Sean Harkenreader. There are 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Leona was a dedicated Navy wife relocating to Jacksonville in 1970 and residing at the same residence for over 30 years. She worked many years for the Child Guidance Center and then as a teacher's aide for Morning Star School where she retired last year. The family extends sincere thanks to the Community Hospice of North Florida and St. Vincent's Medical Center for their outstanding care. A Christian service celebrating her life will be at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church 2:00 p.m. Thursday followed by burial at Chapel Hills Memory Gardens on St. Johns Bluff Rd. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at HARDAGE- GIDDENS CHAPEL HILLS FUNERAL HOME, 850 St. Johns Bluff Rd. Donations can be given to the Hadlow Center of Community Hospice of North Florida and to the St. Judes' Cancer Research Hospital for Children. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Nov. 27, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Leona Harkenreader

7 Entries

Gregory Bendzlowicz

December 27, 2007

Uncle Larry,
I am very sorry for your loss. We will all miss her too. Aunt Leona was so very much appreciated, and there are no words to express how special she was to us, knowing she was always there. There are also no words to express how special it was for us to have Aunt Leona, and You, Uncle Larry be a part of our wedding. Colleen and I send you all our love and we will never forget Aunt Leona. We miss her very much, already. God Bless You All, Love Greg and Colleen Bendzlowicz.

Joan Frisina-Bowles

December 27, 2007

Larry,Candy,Melanie,Scott, Sean;
I was so happy to see Aunt Leona again after many years. As her former sister-in-law, I always admired and respected Leona and found her to be a wonderful role model in life. I really cared for her. I met Leona in l965, and she has always been in my heart. I was happy to speak to her a few weeks before she died, and to have seen her at Greg and Denise's wedding. It was a real joy. I will miss her very much,and you should all be proud of the Mom she is, and will always be. God has a wonderful place for her. I will always have her in my prayers. God Bless You All, Aunt Joanie( Frisina-Bowles), Benton, Maine.

Denise Riccio

December 25, 2007

Uncle Larry,Melanie,Candy,Scott,Sean

My deepest sympathy.
I will miss my Aunt more than words can say. She was an amazing women who will always hold a special place in my heart.

Thinking of you
All my Love,
Denise C.(Bendzlowicz)Riccio

pam belson

December 22, 2007

i will always cherish the time and the memories i was able to share with leonna. when i first met her i was so young and admired her from the start. i am so thankful to have been given the chance to share so many years of my life with her and her family. in the end she became my friend, i think about leonna daily and will always remember our coversations and the lessions she taught me. thank you for allowing me for to be a part of such an amazing life and a wonderful family

Constance Taylor

November 30, 2007

Dear Uncle Larry, Candy, Melanie, Scott and Families,

We are all thinking of each of you during this very difficult time.

Love,

Constance and Elena Bendzlowicz

Wes, Susan & Maryn Walker

November 27, 2007

Our family will always appreciate the time we shared with Leona and the generosity that her family has shown us. Everyday we appreciate how fortunate we are to have such a wonderful family so near. We hope that peace is with all of you during this time.

Christy, Ken and Kyle Greuter

November 27, 2007

We will miss Mrs. Harkenreader so much. She was always so good to our son, Kyle at Morning Star School. The two of them shared a very special bond, and I know Kyle will always treasure that memory. Our hearts go out to your family at this time and in the days ahead.

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