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Katie Leslie

1977 - 2003

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1977

DIED

2003

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Lamar High School Louisiana Tech University

Katie Leslie Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 10, 2003.

Katie Leslie, 25, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003.

Memorial Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church of Arlington, 2100 North Davis Dr. Rosary: 7 p.m. Friday at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church of Arlington.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Katie's name may be sent to Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Attention: Bus Department, P.O. Box 199300, Dallas, Texas 75219-9300; or Heifer Project International "In honor of Katie Leslie Memorial Fund," P. O. Box 8058, Little Rock, Ark. 72203-8058, 1-888-548-6437.

Katie was born Aug. 28, 1977, the middle child of five. Katie was the sunshine of our family. Always ready with a smile, a hug, a joke, she warmed the hearts of everyone she met. Determined to fly at an early age, she graduated from Lamar High School in Arlington in 1995, and pursued aviation at Louisiana Tech University.

Katie was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, Alpha Eta Rho Aviation Fraternity and flight team. Katie was awarded the Outstanding Woman Student award at Louisiana Tech. After graduation, Katie taught flight school at Louisiana Tech before being hired at Air Midwest. Katie spent much of her free time and flight privileges visiting family in various parts of the country.

Katie always knew the right things to say and do for people because she had such a big heart. Katie truly touched and changed the lives of all who crossed her path. We are blessed to have had Katie in our lives.

Survivors: Parents, Marcy and Keith Leslie; siblings, Lisa, Brian, Kristina and Brad Leslie; her loving fiancee, Brent Brakhop of Little Rock, Ark.; grandmother, Irene Mangers of Nebraska; and numerous other family and friends.

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June 27, 2022

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January 11, 2003

Darlene Tamayo posted to the memorial.

January 10, 2003

Leigh Sasser posted to the memorial.

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James Leigh

June 27, 2022

Greatness is not measured in time. Catherine achieved greatness in both life and death. Fly with the angels now

Darlene Tamayo

January 11, 2003

Marcy, Keith, and family, I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you in your grief and bring you peace.

Leigh Sasser

January 10, 2003

To the family of Katie:

I was so touched by the picture of your young, beautiful daughter which the wire services were showing, and so sad about her death. I am so sorry for your tragic loss. You are all in my family's prayers.

David L. Van de Ven, Jr.,AIA, CSI, ID, RA

January 10, 2003

May God's continued blessing be bestowed to the Leslie Family as a member of the MBS Parish Family, as a professional colleague and friend, and as a Lamar Viking alumni parent. My family's thoughts of love and concern are with you all at this time, especially with Katie - God's newest smiling angel.

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Kathy Cordes

January 10, 2003

Dear Keith, Marcy and famiy,

Paul and I were so sorry to learn that Katie's earthly journey came to an unexpected end on Wednesday.

While we only knew her as an infant and toddler she was such a free spirit with a big smile. I know her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. You are in our prayers.

With sympathy,

Paul, Kathy, Alana and Alissa Cordes

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