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Leigh McCready Obituary
November 17, 1962 – November 20, 2019
Resident of San Jose
Leigh Ann passed away at home, after a nine year battle with Metastatic Cancer. She touched many lives in her numerous associations, primarily in education. She was always a positive, nurturing person.
Leigh Ann was born in Eureka, CA, moving to San Jose before her first birthday. She graduate from Branham High School before attending UC Davis where she graduated in 1984. A teaching credential was completed at Chico State, after which she began teaching Math at Live Oak High School and Mt. Pleasant High School. After receiving her Master's Degree in Library Science from San Jose State she continued her career in education as a high school Librarian, most recently at Milpitas High School.
Her church was very important to her, as she participated in numerous activities. She served as the church treasurer for many years. Amongst her numerous activities, her favorites included peaceful places, the ocean, and anywhere along the Rogue River in Oregon. Here she felt close to God and his great creation.
Leigh Ann was the eldest of three children, her brother Clifton of Independence, MO survives her and she was predeceased by her brother David. Her surviving parents are Dave and Edna McCready of San Jose. Six nieces and nephews were a great joy in her life. They are Breanne Soto (Rueben), David Jay (Mandy), Staci, Ryan (Shelby), Kylie and Shaelyn McCready and two great nephews, Brayden and Lucas McCready. She is survived by Aunt Linda Daggs and numerous cousins.
We will celebrate her life on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 1pm in the Valley Church of the Nazarene, 635 Calero Ave., San Jose, CA 95123.
The family requests no flowers, but donations may be made in her name to Cancer CAREpoint, 2505 Samaritan Dr. #402, San Jose, CA 95124.
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Jessica Amber Fernandez
February 16, 2021
Ms. McCready was the lovely Woman I’ve ever met. She’s not just a teacher Librarian, she was like a mother to me every time I come to the school library to return some books because She knows that I loved reading. I’ve been interacting with her during lunch time and my free time. Whenever I had rough days, talking with her made me feel better. Sending condolences to her family and thank you for the smiles and advices you gave me. I love and miss you dearly Ms. McCready
- Jessica Amber Fernandez (Milpitas High school graduate)
December 7, 2019
What a wonderful woman and truly a Child of God. While we did not go to high school together, we were Alumae together and I am so proud of the work she did here on Earth. No doubt she is up there with the Angels. Well-done loyal Servant. We will miss you but we know we will celebrate with you when we join you. Please know my prayers are with her family and many friends.
December 5, 2019
Ms. McCready, one of my favorite math teachers at MP. She was kind and patient. I remember she'd keep an album of pictures that her students gave her in the classroom.
Deepest condolences to the family.
She's home in the arms of the Father! No pain, no suffering, just pure joy.
December 3, 2019
Oh my dear cousin Leigh Ann. What an amazing lady. I pray for you, our family and friends.
Love Brenda
Darling-Fischer Chapel of the Hills
December 1, 2019
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