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Clara Lee Leggett

1949 - 2021

Clara Lee Leggett obituary, 1949-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1949

DIED

2021

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Clara Leggett Obituary

Clara "PEACHES" Lee Leggett (Burnett) passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021.She was born September 5,1949 to the late John Henry and Rosie Burnett in Chicago, IL. "Peaches" was raised in Gary, IN and graduated from Roosevelt High School class of 1967. Preceded in death by her husband: Ronald Leggett; son, Howard G. Love, Jr.; brothers: John Burnett, Jr. and, Willie Burnett, and sisters Josephine Richardson and Joyce Burnett. She leaves to cherish fond memories: her daughter(s) Sohn'a (Myron C. Jr.) Duff and Rhenaida (Edward) Moffett, brother Tom (Dorothy) Burnett; 4 grandsons; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other specials relatives and friends who will miss her dearly. Visitation Friday, May 28, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. with funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. all services at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 West 11th Avenue. Pastor Eric Wiggins Officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. Due to COVID-19 mask and social distancing is required.

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Published by Post-Tribune on May 26, 2021.

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Bernadette Hindman

June 14, 2021

RIP in heaven.

Cassandra Douglas

May 29, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

JoAnn Douglas Kendrick

May 29, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

bernita calmese

May 28, 2021

May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Mi Mi Hornbuckle

May 28, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rely on your faith and your belief that God will honor his promises and hold and keep you as you journey through this difficult time. We love you!
Ken, Mi Mi, Kasey, Justin and Kole Hornbuckle

Gloria Ann (Flemon) Staples

May 27, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Childhood Marshalltown friend and classmate from Drew, Bethune (elementary), Pulaski (Jr. high) and Gary Roosevelt H.S. Rest in peace Clara. Bless the family during this chapter of your lives.

Mill

May 27, 2021

I had the pleasure to meet Ms. Clara the sweetest person you would ever want to meet. Family keep your heads up. She's resting but we will meet again it was truly a pleasure to have met this strong woman of God

Debra Smith

May 27, 2021

May God comfort our heart's today tomorrow and forevermore. RIP Peach-Cho

Marvin Malone

May 26, 2021

So sorry to hear about your loss. May GOD bless you ✝

Vivian Walton

May 26, 2021

Rest In Paradise my dear friend. I'm praying for your family!❤❤

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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28

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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