Leah Gaynor Obituary
Leah Gaynor was born Leah Frances Welch in Wichita KS to Emmett & Mabel Welch. Leah was a High School graduate from Wichita South High School. She worked as a lunch aide at Curtis Middle School in Wichita KS.
She met & married her husband of 25 years, Weldon I Gaynor. She was blessed with 3 wonderful children & enjoyed a lifetime of love & happiness. She departed this life on November 7 2025. Weldon I Gaynor preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memory 3 Children, Crystal Mercer of Olathe KS, Ernest Gaynor of Lawrence KS & Philip Gaynor of Winfield KS. She also leaves behind 3 Grandchildren, Shaun Gott/Gaynor of Wichita KS, Skyler Mercer of Kansas City MO, & Abigail Gaynor of Wichita KS. She also leaves behind many wonderful friends
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