Charleston, South Carolina
Jan 9, 1925 – Nov 19, 2016
Charleston-Mary Eileen Leonard, 91, passed away on November 19, 2016.
The relatives and friends of Mary Eileen Leonard are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM, Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Huguenin Ave. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a Vigil Service at 6:30 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Online condolences may be made at www.CharlestonFunerals.com.
Mary was born January 09, 1925 in Charleston, the daughter of the late Edward and Nonie Price Leonard. She graduated from Bishop England High School in 1941. She then attended and graduated from Barry College, College of Charleston, and MUSC. She worked at MUSC for 33 years and Roper Hospital for 22 years in the Clinical Laboratory Departments. Mary helped obtain the charter for South Carolina Society of Medical Technologists in 1952.
Mary is survived by (name family members)
Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, PO Box 12410, Charleston, SC 29422, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 888 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403 Bishop England High School Endowment, 363 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492.
Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. 766-1365.
I have missed working with Ms. Leonard, now I will miss seeing her!!! A wonderful Medical Lab Technician has left us.
nigel tetley
November 26, 2016 | Summerville, SC
Miss Leonard was a great lady to work for and a good friend she will be missed by many rip my friend Danny myself and kids will miss you,
Pam Axson
November 24, 2016 | Seneca, SC
The Family of Mary Eileen Leonard:
I was so saddened to learn of the passing of this very dear lady. My family and I were friends with Mary Eileen all of my life. She was always so kind and gracious and thoughtful and wonderful in everyway: a true Southern lady and, more importantly, a true Christian lady.
Accordingly, please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Sincerely-------Allen Young
R. Allen Young
November 24, 2016 | Mount Pleasant, SC
For a Very long time,I would make a weekly visit to her home and she would tell me the best stories about growing up in Charleston and her days at the Catholic orphanage. She loved Our Lord so much and now she is with Him.
Carol Ann Allison
November 24, 2016 | Isle Of Palms, SC
In loving memory of a special lady. Rest in Peace Mary.
Marianne Algeo
November 23, 2016 | Folly Beach, SC
A true and treasured legend. Miss Leonard you will always be the essence of Medical Technology to me.
Karen Buerkle
November 22, 2016 | Charleston, SC
Mary Eileen was a rare and gifted lady. She taught medical students, nurses, and many hundreds of clinical laboratory students.
My thoughts and prayers for the wonderful family and those who loved her as much as I did.
Ann Hosford Smith
November 22, 2016 | Hosford, FL
So many fond memories of working with Ms Leonard. Very compassionate lady- Charlie and I will miss our sunday lunch outings with you, your stories, and your laugh. We are so fortunate to have had these great times with you. We miss you- Cuz_- Charlie and Nancy
November 22, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Mary Eileen and I were OLM Associates together. We will miss her at our gatherings but she will always be there in spirit.
Carol Lowther (Charleston)
Carol Lowther
November 22, 2016 | Charleston, SC
