Carolyn Leonard Obituary
Carolyn Jones Leonard, 70, of Stephensville, passed away at home surrounded by family on September 7th, 2025, after a three-year battle with cancer. She was born on May 11, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late William and Mary Delle Jones.
Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Dexter Leonard, Jr., and their two daughters, Sara Haller and her husband Patrick, and April Leonard and her husband Chris Shirley. She cherished her role as Mimi to her grandchildren Kathryn Haller, Julia Haller, and Jack Shirley, who brought her endless joy.
Carolyn dedicated more than 30 years of her life to nursing, caring for others with compassion and empathy. She was an avid gardener and known for her green thumb, finding great joy and peace in nurturing plants and flowers. She was known for her wit, intelligence, and humor that brightened the lives of everyone who knew her.
A funeral service to honor Carolyn’s life will be held at Twin City Funeral Home. Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 1:30–3:30.
She will be remembered always for her brilliance, kindness, and laughter, and she leaves behind a legacy of love that will live on in her family and all who knew her.
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