Leontine Louise Fields Espy
- Macon, GA- Mrs. Leontine Louise Fields Espy 84, passed away peacefully at home with family on Monday, December 12, 2016, after an extended illness. Funeral services will be 1 PM, Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Steward Chapel AME Church. Pastor Timothy Price will officiate. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Mrs. Espy was a graduate of Fisk University and Atlanta University with Bachelor, Master and Specialist degrees in Education. Her career rose from a second grade teacher in the 1950's to a noted legendary principal of Central High School, and then to retiring as a Bibb County Assistant Superintendent in the late 1990's. She was married to noted Educator/Musician, the late Mr. George Espy, Jr.
She is survived by two sons, George Fadil Muhammad, and Gregory Warren Espy; their wives; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a number of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family may be contacted at 2962 Malibu Dr.
The family will receive friends 7-8 pm Friday, December 16, 2016 in the Chapel of Jones Brothers Mortuary, 3035 Millerfield Road, Macon.

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Published by The Telegraph on Dec. 16, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Leontine Fields Espy

72 Entries

Allison spradlin

December 20, 2016

So sorry for your loss. She was one of the sweetest and loveliest ladies ever want to know.

S.L. Daniel

December 20, 2016

Dear Brother George and Family, I pray God's blessings upon you at this time of loss. There is nothing like a mother, she is irreplaceable. George I have known your mom since I went up on the hill to what was called Lasseter High School -- Northeast High School. Your mom was a very impressive person; she commanded respect and it was given to her and her petite stature played no roll in how she handled all of the students. She never talked down to us but she let us know that she meant business. As an adult now, I would see her in the stores shopping and she always remembered my name and she would engage in good conversation for a brief moment and would be on her way. I am glad to be able to say your mom was my friend and such an inspiration to me just because of who she was, kind, always smiling and gracious. I won't say hold your head up or be strong due to the loss of your mom; but what I will say is she is in heaven now and you can take comfort in knowing that. George take care my brother. God Bless.

Liz Pinkerton

December 20, 2016

Dear George,
I only had the pleasure of briefly conversing with your sweet Mom on a few occasions, and each time it was indeed a great pleasure to be in her presence. She truly radiated grace and kindness. You, her family, friends and Macon as a whole are immensely better that she blessed us by passing through our lives. She will be forever remembered and loved by so many, and leaves with you a wonderful legacy. My condolences to all of her loved ones.
Liz Pinkerton (Reynolds)

Gloristine Daniels

December 19, 2016

To the Espy family my prayers will be with the family, may God give you comfort and peace during your time of sorrow.

Tonya Davis King

December 19, 2016

Condolences to her family.
She was a wonderful lady, with a heart of gold.
Northeast class of 1974...

Beverly Radford Jackson

December 19, 2016

Sorry to hear of her passing. I have know her from the time I started grade school.

December 19, 2016

I will miss seeing that smiling face at Kroger. She was a huge blessing to all.
Northeast C/O of 1975

Nancy Noble Avent

Mary Williams-Seay

December 18, 2016

My condolences to Mrs.Espy family. She taught me English at Ballard-Hudson High School in 1962. I thank her for encouraging me to speak correctly which helped in my life career as an insurance adjuster and investigator. Thank you Mrs.Espy, may you rest in heaven.

December 18, 2016

Sorry I never had the pleasure of meeting your mother. Sorry for your loss Fadil and Family. Regards, Sam and Eva (Kariba) Henderson.

Sabrina Renfroe

December 17, 2016

Words can't express how thankful I am for being able to be one of many she loved as a student at Central high....Oh we had our moments but it was all in love for me. Mrs. Espy didn't give up on me she pushed me to be better at whatever I did, no matter how bad I was she loved me, sent me home and let me came back to school. I saw her at the Harvey's grocery store, l had my daughter with me and she said I know you. I said Hi Mrs. Espy I have one just like me, her response was. ...she will be fine. I said you think so and she said yes because you turned out just fine.....Oh how I love Mrs. Espy. God truly blessed us with a jewel! Thankful. Praying God comforts this family in this time of a Great Loss. She will be missed by many but Loved by more.

Kimberly King-Woodbury

December 17, 2016

I LOVED this woman. And she loved me. Even after I graduated from Central in 1988 I would stop by during lunch period in between my classes at Mercer and visit her. RIP Mrs. Espy. You were a joy and a quintessential lady.

Robert &Faye Anderson

December 17, 2016

Mr. Mohammed and Espy Family I offer my condolence and sympathies on the loss of your Mama and my neighbor for the past 30 something years. May the God of the Universe guide you and your family on dealing with such a special loss. I will miss your Mom as a neighbor and as someone who kept the neighborhood fully protected and cognizant of what was happening in our neighborhood. Espy Family you are in our prayers and your Mom was loved by the community and the state for all she did in educating our kids over the years. Be safe and be blessed in the assurances that your Mom was well love in our beloved community of Macon,Georgia.

Edward Barnes

December 17, 2016

I was greatly saddened to hear of the death of Mrs. Espy. My association with Mrs. Espy goes way back. She was my English teacher during my sophomore year at Ballard-Hudson Senior High. I met with her on several occasions when she was the principal at Central High School and I was a member of a mentors group that mentored students at Central High. Later I became a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church where Mrs. Espy was a member. Our last meeting was about a year ago when I met her coming out of a grocery store. I helped her get her items into her car and we chatted briefly. It was always good to see her, for she was always so nice. To her family I express my sincere condolences. She will be sorely missed by so many people. May God be with you in your time of grief.

Michael Flanders

December 17, 2016

Third Avenue neighbor and family friend in the 1950's. Always gland to see your smile in the later years. Wished we had talked more. Miss you.

LaShunya Jackson-Wright Central High School C/O 1993

December 17, 2016

My four years at Central High School from 1989-1993 when I graduated was the best years because of Mrs Espy I don't think I ever seen her without a smile she was a awesome Principal. She will be forever missed but not forgotten. To the family I send my sincere condolences to each of you.

Naomi Lundy

December 16, 2016

We really lost a very CLASSY lady who defines just that.....my heartfelt condolences to her family.
Rest on Ms.ESPY!!!! Heaven has gained another angel

Gwendolyn Ray

December 16, 2016

Well am going to miss her.she is a very sweet person. Every time see her she is smile.pray for the family.

Anne Brennaman

December 16, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Mrs. Espy was at Lassiter High School in 1973-74. She cared about each and every student. She was a great lady.

Denise Brumfield-Wilcoxson

December 16, 2016

Our hearts are filled with wonderful memories of our dear friend. Her life reflected the life and light of Jesus! We are praying that God bless you with His peace.

Domeka Harden-Smith

December 16, 2016

My condolences to the Fields and Espy Family. She was a very sweet woman that truly cared about her students. We (Central) was so bless to have her as our principal.

Central c/o 1993

Margaret Perkins Cox

December 16, 2016

To the family may the memories of your mom remind you how great she serve this community. She was a mother to all her students and she will be miss she were one of my favorite at northeast c/o 77 rest in heaven ,Bibb County schools District have loss a jewel...

Estella West

December 16, 2016

Mrs. Espy was such a kind person. She always had a pleasant disposition. We will certainly miss her at the BIbb Retired Educators' Association Meetings. She was honored and crowned "Bibb Retired Educator of the Year" in May 2017. RIP Mrs. Espy.

Mary Alice Williams

December 16, 2016

I want to remember Mrs. Espy as when she was so jubilant in my cashiers line at Wal-Mart even though it was the end of my day nothing would get in the way of me waiting on my friend, my tender early listener, my customer, my principal at Northeast High School. Her smile , and embrace was welcomed just to be in her company will be remembered. I will miss Mrs. Espy. My condolences to the family.

Raynelle Brown

December 16, 2016

Mrs. Espy was a dear friend and devoted special education advocate. She was very instrumental in introducing an inclusive atmosphere into the high schools of central Georgia. The students loved her and were always anxious to please her.

Tanisha Johnson Davis

December 16, 2016

Mrs. Espy was a very pleasant and beautiful spirit. It was always a pleasure to be in her presence where you were greeted with a smile. She will be missed. May the peace of GOD comfort the hearts of the family.

Dolores Jones

December 16, 2016

Leontine never met a stranger... She was the epitome of kindness, an angel sent to help us all learn not to judge others. She always offered a helping hand to anyone. A dear friend, who will be missed!!

Rev. Deborah Watson

December 16, 2016

our lives have been so enriched by your grace, warmth, love for humanity, pursuit of excellence in all your endeavors. We will miss your wonderful smile and cheerful hello. We will always love you.

Sonja Miller

December 16, 2016

Mrs. Espy truly made an impact on my life and the lives of our children. She was a grand lady who showed concern, compassion and care to those around her. She is missed. The Millers

Karla Sands

December 16, 2016

What a loss. Thanks for always being the epitome of finer womanhood, a great lady. Also, thank you for sharing your talents with the Macon community! Sympathies to your family.

December 16, 2016

Rest in Peace Mrs Espy.Thank You for being such a Sweet and Caring Lady...
To the Espy Family,You have My Sincere
Condolences. Ballard Hudson High School
Class of 1967 " Ephariam Charles Peek

Ponda (Reich) Ball

December 16, 2016

Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Mrs. Espy was my principal at Central High School Lanier "A" when I graduated 1980. She was a sweet lady.

Tricia

December 16, 2016

Oh what a beautiful woman with the most wonderful smile!! I remember her from my high school days in the 70's. She will be missed.

Roderic Duncan

December 16, 2016

My sincere condolences are extended to the Espy family. Mrs. Espy was the epitome of grace, class, and elegance. I vividly remember her as a role model who set a shining example as an esteemed educator at Central High School, where I graduated in 1985. Rest easy Mrs. Espy as you have truly earned your wings from labor to reward.

Roderic Duncan

December 16, 2016

sherrekka stembridge

December 16, 2016

Rest in Peace to the best Principal ever. God bless this sweet lady and her family. Class of 97

Janie Mason Grayer

December 16, 2016

I thank God for allowing comfort in knowing that my life has been enriched by having Mrs. Espy in the classroom at Ballard Hudson High School. I will never forget her kindness nor the way she conducted herself to the students!!! Espy Family you have my sincere condolences.

Sen. David and Commissioner Elaine Lucas & Family

December 16, 2016

Deepest sympathy to the family of this great lady. Irreplaceable

Nelsonia Stanley

December 16, 2016

I express my deepest condolences to the Espy family.

Mable Webb Anderson

December 16, 2016

George...praying for you and your family. May your mother''s love and words never leave your hearts.

Patricia Scott-Denmark

December 16, 2016

My condolence to the family, she was a beautiful person. Rest in peace Mrs. espy.

Cedric D. Solomon

December 16, 2016

I remember Mrs. Espy when I attended Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church during 1990-94 while a student at Mercer University. She opened her heart and home to those of us who walked down to Mt. Olive. I was so pleased to have made her acquaintance. Such a beautiful spirit and smile. She along with Professor Espy, truly watched over students with care, concern, and love. May God bless her family as they process this most difficult task. To be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord. And what greater Christmas gift could that be?

December 16, 2016

Mrs. Espy was the kindest and most encouraging person I've ever met. I was blessed to know her when she tutored at Walter P. Jones. She visited me in the media center on almost every visit and always had encouraging words and a motherly glow that radiated from her. I look up to her as a role model of what a successful educator looks like and I'm thankful I got to know her. God Bless her family.

December 16, 2016

Mrs. Epsy was the epitome of grace, integrity, and love. Her sweet spirit will leave an enduring legacy. May she rest in the arms of the angels.

janice fambro

December 16, 2016

Rest in Peace.....Mrs. Espy you was a joy of hope,wonderful leader for many students at Central High School you showed love to your student's and you would be forever remember in my heart for having a listening ear and great advise now you have gone on home to do more work for the Lord, he needed you to come home and to spread your wings and fly....Love you Class of 83

Diane Rankin

December 16, 2016

We've lost a dear person and great educator but Heaven has gained an angel. Rest in peace Mrs. Espy.

Betty Toussaint

December 16, 2016

George and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayer. Mrs. Espy was truly an angel on earth. Her sweet, kind, and gentle spirit will forever be remembered. My deepest sympathy and love to the family.

December 16, 2016

Mrs. Leontine Fields Espy was truly a beacon of light, she was my mentor, and supervisor when I was secretary at Central High School "Lanier B". She touch the lives of so many children throughout Bibb County including my own children. Her legacy will live forever. George and Greg know that your mom was a jewel. Love to you all.

Deborah Henry Ezell, Macon, Georgia
Curtis Lee Ezell, III, Macon, Georgia
Brittany Nicole Ezell, Decatur, Georgia

Wendell Quick

December 16, 2016

To George and Greg please accept my heartfelt condolences, your mom was a great spirit and wonderful educator.....God Bless!!

LaTasha Royal

December 16, 2016

Rest in Peace Mrs. Espy. You were a sweet person and role model.

LaTasha Royal
CHS C/O '93

Wayne Simmons

December 16, 2016

We all loved her dearly!RIH

Jacquelyn Evans Rumph

December 16, 2016

I will cherish our conversations that we would have at Kroger in East Macon when I would shop with or for Mom.Our condolences to your family.
JacquelynEvans-Rumph-64Class
Vergie Evans-Walker-67Class

December 16, 2016

My deepest sympathies to the family. Remembering Mrs. Espy's wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in my heart.

Gerri Marion-McCord

Catherine and Tyler Wood

December 16, 2016

Dear Espy Family,

Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. What a smile! We will always remember her. God bless all of you.

Beverly Solomon Austin

December 16, 2016

to the Espy family- my condolences on the loss of your loved one.

Beverly Solomon Austin
Northeast C/O '79
Macon, GA

Patricia Harrell

December 16, 2016

God gained a beautiful angel. Mrs. Espy had a smile that lit up her face and made everyone else smile, too. She was truly beautiful inside and out.

Stacey Monroe

December 16, 2016

George and the entire Family
Such a wonderful spirit and role model especially as an educator. Thankful for her touch on my life.

Angela Cummings

December 16, 2016

Rest in peace to this beautiful lady! Mrs. Espy was one of the sweetest people I've ever known. She was stern and ruled with an iron fist but we all knew that she loved us and had our best interest at heart. I will miss seeing her in the Post Office as I did so often. My thoughts and prayers are with those who loved her and respected her as much as I did.

Candace Roberson

December 16, 2016

My prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Ms. Espy will surely be missed.

Central Highschool Class of 93

Dr. Vickie Perdue Scott

December 16, 2016

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Espy Family.

Mrs Espy, A Heartbeat Full of Love, generously taught everyone whose lives she touched through her Goodness and Grace. She was my Mentor, my Principal, my Supervisor, my Esther. A True Legacy Builder whose Spirit has impacted thousands of children for an eternity. You taught us that though the children we serve may have little, they are loved much! Your undying kindness and mercy will live on forever. You taught us all how to "Love Your Neighbor as Yourself." - James 2:8
Dr. Vickie Perdue Scott and Family
LEGACY BUILDERS FOUNDATION, INC.

Felecia Walton- Lucas NE c/o77

December 16, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Newton Collier

December 16, 2016

She was a great person that would always put you in line with the right things in life. She will be missed.

December 16, 2016

I waited on her at the post office and she was always nice.

Gail Phillips Stubbs

December 16, 2016

Third Avenue Neighbor and Tenth Grade home room teacher. Mrs. Espy was truly loved. Mr prayers for the family. God needed another beautiful ROSE for His garden. Sending love and hugs to each family member. . .

Delores Freeman

December 15, 2016

I am truly sorry for your loss. Mrs. Espy was a very special person and she was loved by many. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Beverly West

December 15, 2016

You were my favorite teacher, mentor, friend and church member who gave me a reason to want to be successful in life. You will be deeply missed!! Thanks for singing at my WEDDING.

Betty Traylor

December 15, 2016

Sincere sympathy to the family. I was the media clerk in the library at Lassiter when Mrs. Espy was principal. She was such a great principal and wonderful person. She believed in family first. My prayers are with the family.

December 15, 2016

Mrs.Espy made such an imprint on my life.
All her good advice, I will always treasure.
May God give your family comfort and strength at this diffcult time.....

Mary G. Scott
Ballard-Hudson Class '70

LEWIS J GARY

December 15, 2016

TO THE ESPY FAMILY I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST . SHE WAS LOVE BY MANY AND WILL BE MISS.HER MOTHER WAS MY 2nd GRADE TEACHER AND SHE TAUGHT ME AT BALLARD-HUDSON. I WILL MISS SEEING HER AT THE STORE SHOPPING. RIP MS ESPY

David Hamlen

December 15, 2016

Thank you so much for what you had done for Central High, and C/O 94. You were very special to alot of people and made a huge impact to everyone. You will be missed so much.

David Hamlen

Daniel (Saundra) Brown

December 15, 2016

To a person who added much to all she touched I am glad you were a light in my life. Daniel (Saundra) Brown & family, Daniel Brown, Jr. Brown's Body Shop

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