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Kay was a grand lady, wonderful cook, lovely Christian. She did so much for others. Parkview UMC and friends/family will surely miss this wonderful lady.
Rev. John LeGault
December 23, 2009 | Newport News, VA


Hampton, Virginia
HAMPTON - Margaret Kay Leonard Gendrolis, 62, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, in Mary Immaculate Hospital.Born in Newport News, she was the daughter of the late Orian 'Slim' Ishmael and Mary Alice Brown Leonard.Kay was a caregiver and banquet cook for 42 years. She was a former member of Northside...
Read MoreKay was a grand lady, wonderful cook, lovely Christian. She did so much for others. Parkview UMC and friends/family will surely miss this wonderful lady.
Rev. John LeGault
December 23, 2009 | Newport News, VA
We will always be thankful that God brought Kay into our lives. She always had a smile on her face and a huge heart. We love her dearly and will miss her deeply. She will always be a part of our family.
Love,
Jeremy, Shanna, Aaliyah and Kaden Payne
The Payne Family
December 21, 2009 | Hampton, VA
Dave, Orian, and Family,
Kay and her family were our neighbors. We also attended the same church. Therefore, we ran into each other often.
Her parents were hard working, decent and honest folk, as I am sure that was the case with her and of her brothers, as my mother kept me well informed.
Kay would be asked to sing specials at the old 24th Street Church of Christ in Newport News. She always accepted whenever asked, which was regularly. Her voice was...
Robert (Bob) Butler
December 19, 2009 | Newport News, VA
David & Orian, I will always have fond memories of Kay. We grew up together, went to church camp together, sang in the choir together and then lost touch. My prayers are with you and your families.
Charlotte Butler Keene
December 19, 2009 | Chester, VA
How could I even begin to describe Kay..she had the biggest heart, always overlooking her own needs to help others. She loved her family and her church, was a terrific cook, had a great sense of humor..the list goes on. Kay was a beautiful soul.She'll be missed.
Carol Veneris
December 18, 2009 | Hampton, VA
we will miss her smiling face and kind ways. no matter what was going on in her life she always had a positive outlook and thinking of others rest in peace kay you will be missed at parkview.
Al, & Joyce Keeton and family
December 18, 2009 | Hampton, VA
Dave, Orian, Margaret and Family,
I'm so very sorry to hear about Kay’s passing. I have such WONDERFUL memories of her! What a lady with a remarkable singing voice, personality, sense of humor and LOTS of love for EVERYONE she came in contact with. My heart just breaks for you all during this time.
Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers and holding y'all close through these days.
Rest in peace, sweet Kay! :) I love you!
Cindy Curfman-Robinson
December 18, 2009 | Newport News, VA
Please accept my deepest sympathies. May you always remember the good times.
Sincerely,
Mary Giguere
Mary Giguere
December 18, 2009 | Newport News, VA
To the family,
I had the pleasure of meeting Margaret while she was at the facility i work at Regency Healthcare.She was always so sweet and kind and no matter what could always put a smile on your face. I will miss her big heart and soft sweet voice.
Sincerely,
Kirsten Smith
Kirsten Smith
December 18, 2009 | Yorktown, VA