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Mrs. Deborah Shankle Leonard of Peachtree City ended her courageous battle with ovarian cancer and went to be with her Lord on April 6, 2005, a day after celebrating her fiftieth birthday with family. She was at home in the loving arms of her family at the time of her death. Deborah was the loving wife of David Bright Leonard and the devoted mother of her children, David Andrew, Brenden Charles, and Jennifer Lauren. She is also survived by her parents, Joel and Carolyn Shankle of Culpepper, VA; brothers, Michael Shankle of Apex, NC, Steven Shankle of Peachtree City; two nieces, five nephews and many other loving relatives and friends. Memorial services celebrating Deborah's life will be held Sunday Apr. 10 at 3 PM at the Peachtree City United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Southwest Christian Hospice, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291, or the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance, 6000 Lake Forrest Drive NW, Suite 395, Atlanta, GA 30328, or the Scout Lodge at Peachtree City United Methodist Church, 225 Robinson Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Metro Crematory. 770-631-4101.
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Kathi Pullen Ingram
April 2, 2023
To the family of Debbie Leonard - I went to Fairfax High School with Debbie. After we went to separate colleges, I unfortunately never saw her again. I only saw her obituary years after she passed. I was so happy to see that she had a loving family. This year we are planning to celebrate our 50th year from graduating from Fairfax High. We will be celebrating those lives lost, including Debbie´s. She was a wonderful friend and I will never forget her.
Warmest regards,
Kathi Pullen Ingram
Randy Hitch
April 11, 2005
David, Andrew and Brenden--You are all braver than I think I would be. I was working at the firehouse or I would have been at the memorial on Sunday. The time we spent singing together creates a lasting bond, and when I saw the subject line from Jim Moore, my heart skipped a beat.
My God be with you in your time of grief, and may He show you the peace of that your wife and mother now lives.
God Bless you all...
Jim Knight
April 11, 2005
David,
So sorry to hear about this. I have fond memories of great times traveling with y'all to barbershop competitions and performances. Please take comfort knowing that God has teken away her pain and suffering, and she is resting in his loving arms.
Bill McFadden
April 11, 2005
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I suffered a similar loss almost a year ago when Dorothy passed away after a long illness, so I think I know almost exactly what you are feeling now. My prayers are with you and your family.
Bill McFadden
Dan, Andrea & Emily Bartell
April 9, 2005
Dear David, Andrew, Brendan and Jennifer,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Having been through a similar experience when my first wife passed away, I know the hurting and emptiness you are all feeling. The only thing you can do is rely on God for the strength to get through this, knowing that Debbie is in a better place and no longer in pain. Rely on each other, your friends and your faith. May God bless you all and touch you with his healing hand.
In deepest sympathy,
The Bartell family
Charlie Roberts
April 9, 2005
David & Family-My Prayers are with you all
May God Bless and strengthen you all with
knowing that Deborah is in God's Kingdom!
I am sure that my wife is there to greet her!
Amen and Amen my brother!
Tom Dobner
April 8, 2005
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Please accept our condolences and prayers.
Tom, Barbara and Edward Dobner
Kim and Jim Mashburn
April 8, 2005
Dear David, Andrew, Brendan and Jennifer,
Words cannot express our heartfelt sympathy for you as you deal with the loss of Debbie. Please know that each of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
In deepest sympathy,
Kim and Jim Mashburn
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