LEAH POMEROY WALTERS
LEAH POMEROY WALTERS
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LEAH WALTERS Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA- Mrs. Leah Pomeroy Walters, age 58, passed away at Colonial Oaks Nursing Home on January 13, 2012. Leah was finally given rest from the crippling disease, ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. At her diagnosis in 2007, Leah was given three years to live. She fought for four years, living life to the fullest as long as possible, always continuing to praise the Lord.
Born January 24, 1953, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the late Dr. Webb and Juanita Pomeroy of Shreveport, La. Leah lived for many years in the United Kingdom where she had two children. She then returned to the United States and settled in Elm Grove, Louisiana. Leah had studied at the London Hospital School of Nursing and after returning to the U.S. she worked at the Dialysis Center of Shreveport, was Director of Nursing at the Guest House Nursing Home and worked at the VA Medical Center.
Leah was a member of Fellowship United Methodist Church and also attended Elm Grove Baptist Church with her family. She was a member and supporter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Leah is survived by her husband, Larry Walters; her children, Cree Collier, Stephanie Collier, and step-daughter Susan Walters McLean and husband Terry McLean; her brothers, Mark Pomeroy and wife Teresa Pomeroy, Allen Pomeroy and wife Joyce Pomeroy; her sister Debra Pomeroy and husband Rick Newell; her granddaughters, Leah Collier and Haley Horne and grandsons Mason Collier and Ethan Horne.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the MDA, ALS foundation. These are greatly appreciated and go to help a wonderful organization for research and support.
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Helen Thomas
February 21, 2012
Leah was in my set 427 at the London Hospital, I only met her briefly, but I remember her as being a beautiful young lady. My thoughts are with her family, god bless. Helen Thomas (Nee Maude) x
Whitney James & Kalel Bueche
January 31, 2012
An amazing, strong, brave lady. Mrs. Leah will truly be missed. I'm so glad I got to see her that day. Praying for yall!
Jackie Donohoe nee Stranks
January 28, 2012
During our nurse training I will always remember Leah as the girl with the smiling face. We weren't close but I have fond memories of her. May her family live on with her smile in their hearts.
January 28, 2012
So sad to hear this news.Leah was in my set at The London. I remember her as a calm,considerate and strikingly beautiful girl. Joy Milligan née Davis
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Helen Outen
January 28, 2012
I trained at LH with Leah in set 427, she was always so full of life and fun . May Leah now be at peace, and her family find the strength to carry on their lives to the full.
Best wishes,
Helen Outen ( nee Evans)
January 28, 2012
May she rest in peace Jan Roberts nee Mills (set 427 The London Hosp )
Richard Collier
January 28, 2012
Leah, the first message you ever sent me was this...“Man is forced to be alone by the very nature of society. But if you meet a person who is not envious, who loves and believes in other than himself, then to this rare person offer a lifetime of friendship”... and you drew me a flower and, of course, a mouse! Thank you for 34 years of friendship and our wonderful children. With love and friendship, goodbye Mouse, I miss you xxxx
Set 427 The Royal London Hospital August 1972
Madeleine Pennock
January 28, 2012
It was with great sadness that I learnt that Leah was so dreadfully ill with just a few days left to live. Moments earlier I had been so euphoric that I had found her after almost 40 years! I trained with Leah as a State Registed Nurse (now RGN) at The Royal London Hospital from 1972 -1975. I with my friend Mim (Miriam), we are organising our 40th Reunion next year. Although Leah was not one of my closest friends she was always quite delightful and the whole set (427) loved her beautiful American drawl! You don't need me to say she was very pretty and I can see the similarity in her daughter Stephanie's photograph! Stephanie has sent me her obituary which I have sent to be published in the Royal London League of Nurses publication and website. Leah obviously had great strength of character which I presume came partially from her faith and also her very close family. I will let the members of set 427 know this very sad news.
Lis Holmes
January 28, 2012
We shared our lives and our families for two years in our youth, such fun, happy and adventurous years in Penarth and Shreveport. Your love, bravery and strength of character will live with me forever.
Olive Ponsford
January 27, 2012
In 1969, at the tender age of 16, Leah came to Wales, entered our home and our hearts and lived with us plus David, Elisabeth and June for a year. Howard and I loved her and Leah became our surrogate daughter. She grew to womanhood with a beautiful nature. So many treasured memories of our visits to Shreveport and her visits to Wales will be remembered for ever. Her supreme courage during illness is an inspiration to all. Right now I think she is being taught to fly!
June, Leah & Lis - 1969 Penarth, Wales
June and Peter Zehetmayr
January 27, 2012
Treasured memories of our shared school year,1969, at Penarth Grammar School. We laughed, fell in love, shared secrets and good friendship.
Leah, you will always be a part of our family in Wales.
Monique Holmes
January 25, 2012
Dear Leah ,
I wish so much i had got to meet you.
Thank you for your kind emails you sent me welcoming me into your sons life.
Cree and i have a beautiful son Mason who will get to hear all about his American Grandma Leah.
Cree Collier
January 25, 2012
MUM,
I love you, and will miss you so much. The one thing i will take from you and teach my children is to be strong like you.
The strength you have shown through such a tough and crawl illness is truly amazing.
I will tell Leah and Mason all about Dee.
Love your son Cree xxx
Stephanie Collier
January 25, 2012
My mom was the most amazing woman I've ever known. Anyone that knew her or even just her story would agree with that. Everything I am I owe to my mother. She encompassed all the qualities a person would ever hope to have she was beautiful, smart, funny, selfless, always willing to help, full of great advice, full of love and always giving it out, she was a hard-worker, strong, elegant as well as quirky, serious as well as fun, a mother and a best friend, a sister a wife a grandmother and a Hero to me. When my mom was diagnosed with ALS she decided right then to live it up until she couldn't anymore. We took a trip to England, we went everywhere together on many shopping trips and so many crazy adventures we ended up getting into. She made time to keep in touch with everyone she loved and to tell them that loved them as well as keeping them informed on her progression. Mom always made sure I was happy she always went without so I could have all the things a person wants. She was the best mom a daughter could ever have from all the love to all the hugs. She did incredible things for me, big and small from teaching me to sew and cook to making sure she came to my college graduation when she could barely even handle making it through the day anymore. She always gave back generously from the heart in material ways and in prayer up until the day she died.
Mom's prognosis was not good she was given 3 years and yet she went on to give us 4 beautiful years to enjoy her. One word you always hear when describing Leah was FIGHTER. She was always a fighter with everything in her life and that didn't stop when she was diagnosed with this terrible disease. Never once did I hear her say why me? She would always tell me why not me? God knows what he's doing, who am I to question. Not once did I hear her curse God or display anger. Even in her last days she continued to ask me what I wanted her to do, what decision I wanted her to make always thinking of others instead of herself.
My mom also said that she would do everything to make sure others could benefit from her and went on to donate money to the MDA, do test after test for doctors, and ultimately donated her body to science for others to learn her misfortune.
My mom suffered for too long; she went through excruciating pain, 24/7 discomfort, fear, betrayal of her body, aggravation, but now gets to welcome sweet relief. It's the most bittersweet feeling I'll ever experience and I pray no one ever has to go through this. I continue to pray they find a cure for ALS.
I knew the most wonderful women in the world and I know that without a doubt. She was most of all an inspiration to how one lives their life with grace and to die with even more grace.
January 24, 2012
Leah, my best friend, forever in my thoughts. Always there to keep me on the straight and narrow in the early years of our friendship. Remember you for eternity Love Jan and the dogs
Susan McLean
January 24, 2012
My Dear Sweet Leah,
Words cannot express my LOVE for you. When you came into my life I was hesitant because I had just lost my mother and soon after my brother. You NEVER once tried to force your way in but were patient and kind enough with me so that I could find my way through a very DIFFICULT time in my life. Your love was UNCONDITIONAL (thank you) and NEVER pushy. I could have not asked for a BETTER second Mother. Thank you. I will NEVER forget you...Also I will NEVER forget the children that you brought into my life...One of my most PRECIOUS moments was when Stephanie looked up at me with those BIG eyes and said..."WHO ARE YOU TO ME"?? And I said..."I AM YOUR SISTER...ENOUGH SAID..Thank you Mum for EVERYTHING..LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER,
SUSIE-Q XXXOOO
Peggy Grice
January 24, 2012
Leah was such an inspiration for those who knew her, always walking in God's faith. What a courageous woman she was. Such a blessing to have known her.
Gary Brodnax
January 24, 2012
We are all grateful to Stephanie and family. Ya'll did a wonderful job taking care of Leah.
Leah, I will never forget your kindness at Broadmoor.
Jody Eldred
January 23, 2012
We barely met but I was friends with her parents and brothers. Very sorry to hear of this but glad she is all healed now. May God bless and comfort her family and friends who stood beside her for so long.
Matthew
January 23, 2012
As one that did/does not share Leah's faith, I guess that she will not read the internet in paradise. So I am writing this for those left behind. The middle name of my daughter will be Leah and when she is older, I will with great love and affection, tell her about her namesake and all the adventures, how I once met a truly wonderful human being and how valuable she was. She will, I have no doubt, live on in both those that loved her, and those that with love will follow her.
January 23, 2012
Leah was a wonderful, caring person who never complained about her illness--a rare quality, especially for one so young.
We will truly miss her positive life and spirit. All of our memories of her are good; we only wish she had lived longer to give all of us more of them.
Aunt Dottie and Uncle Bill
Joyce Pomeroy
January 23, 2012
My sister, my friend. I will miss your sweet face, kind heart, wonderful sense of humor, and infinite wisdom. I love you dearly and will never forget you.
Barb & Dennis Watters
January 23, 2012
Oh, how we will miss our Lovely Leah! She is by far the best friend one could have ever known. As she faced this adversity in her life, she never once faltered in her love for her family and friends. Her courage remains unmatched. I will never ever forget you Dear Sweet Leah and someday we will eat our breakfasts together again as our Heavenly Father passes our plates. And I hope he lets us keep our napkins. Stephanie, please take comfort in knowing that now you have your own special guardian angel to watch over you.
Michael Thomas
January 23, 2012
I count myself lucky to have met Leah and her daughter Stephanie. I met Leah in Colonial Oaks and was able to stand by her side in her final year. She always wore a smile, and held conversations with great interest when so much more was on her mind to focus on. Though, none of her communications were verbal, she was able to express much love by her body language. I learned a lot from her, she was as I told her everyday “Super Woman”. I miss and love you Leah, See you soon.
Cathy Metzger Brint
January 22, 2012
So sorry for your loss Stephanie, you and your family are in my prayers.
Jan Nightingale
January 22, 2012
Well Leah this is it. We have been friends for nearly 40 years thru thick and thin, with rarely a cross word, or falling out. I have a zillion memories of those years which I will forever cherish. I could wax lyrical and share them with your family and friends who are with you today, BUT I won't. I so am going to miss you girl. So sorry I cannot be with you as you set out on your final journey. REMEMBER will always love ya. Thinking of you today and always. loads of love jan and her boys.
Burt Hodge
January 22, 2012
Leah will be truly missed. Her Christian example in the face of her situation is certainly an example of trusting God. Trusting God no matter He placed her.
Ken & Lloyce Lott
January 22, 2012
She will be truly missed. What a fantastic lady.She is with Jesus now. Our prayers are with all the family!!!
Sarah Kuntzi
January 22, 2012
I met Leah years ago when I volunteered on Barksdale AFB. She and her husband would come into the shop and she was so friendly and had such a beautiful smile. I saw her a few times in the BX after she became ill. She was a special person and I send my sympathy to her family and friends.
January 22, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We remember Leah in so many wonderful ways. She used to babysit for our children and she was always cheerful and fun to be with. All of the Pomeroy family is still very special to us.
Judy and Hughes Cox
Steven Riser
January 22, 2012
My thought to all family and friends of Leah.
I first met Leah in Ms. Dysons 2nd. grade class at A.C.Steere elementary school in Shreveport.
She will be missed.
Shonda Batts
January 22, 2012
We would like to express our deepest regards to the Walters Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Shonda Knox Batts & Kelli Boelter
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