Autumn Sliger Leese

Autumn Sliger Leese obituary, Knoxville, TN

Autumn Sliger Leese

Autumn Leese Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel - Knoxville on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Autumn Sliger Leese, age 43 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025. She was a caregiver and a member of Keith Ave Baptist Church. In her spare time, Autumn enjoyed drawing, reading, fashion and collecting antiques. Autumn is preceded in death by her mamaws, Wilma Lu Phang and Mona Sliger; mother, Vickie Sliger; brother, Justin Sliger and Aunt D. She is survived by her father, John (Diane) Sliger; son, Tre (Shelby) Leese; daughter, Alexis Leese; nephews, Jaden and Justyn Sliger; granddaughter, Peyton Leese. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Bethlehem Baptist Church for their care and compassion. Family and friends will gather from 6:30pm – 7:00pm at Bethlehem Baptist Church (4211 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Knoxville, TN 37912) on Monday, May 12, 2025, to receive friends. A memorial service will follow at 7:00pm with Rev. Dan Tipton officiating. Gentry-Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Leese family and invites you to sign the online registry at www.gentrygriffey.com.
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