Leanne C Busby

To sally and Dr Michael Busby

Michael & Marilyn Parks

Michael and Sally, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Leanne. This news was shared with me Friday afternoon. My mind is flooded with so many wonderful memories. The best ones being at the beach together in Panama City. I last saw Leanne (and Michael) in the parking lot of Cock of the Walk about four years ago. My heart aches with yours, but I know that Leanne has been set free from all that was afflicting her mind and body. She is rejoicing with Jesus! I´m praying for the peace and comfort that can only come from Him to fill your hearts and to carry you through this season. Love and miss you.

You will all be in prayers in this difficult time. I loved Leanne very much and have cherished memories of her. I think of her every year at Christmas when I hang an ornament she gave me dated 1980. She will be missed by many. Lovely Lady.

She was one of my favorite teachers. One day after I graduated and was orienting as a graduate nurse, I was especially down, I came home and found a note from Mrs Busby, it lifted me up and helped me get through. She was a warm wonderful person. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you at this difficult time.

Michael, Tim and Sally, I am so sorry I missed Leanne´s visitation and Service. I only learned about your loss this morning and I was on my way to see my sister in Crossville. Please know I am so sorry you lost such a special wife and mother and I will keep all of your in my prayers. I loved Leanne and have some wonderful memories of our time together. Blessings, Deanie

What can I say about Leanne? She helped change my life by talking me into becoming a family nurse practitioner at VUSN. And then, she left me! She was a wonderful mentor and friend and she and Mr. Mike were so good to me and my son, Hunter. My heart breaks for Michael and the rest of the family. If there ever was a perfect couple, you all were it. Much love and I will miss her so very much.

Here are just a few comments from social media: "Very sorry to hear this. She was a kind woman who welcomed me to Cumberland at the start of my nursing journey." -SD
"Oh no. This makes me so sad. Dr Busby mentored me throughout my BSN program and I´ll never forget her kindness. " -JW
"This is so sad. She helped me to change my path in life. I will never forget her kindness and how she stood up for her students. So very sorry for your loss." TB
" She was so kind whenever I interacted with her while in the nursing program. Prayers of comfort to her family and friends " JP
"Oh no! I remember Dr. Busby. When she was Dean at CU, I invited her to speak about evaluating nursing research at our Research Council meeting. She kindly obliged- and her talk was wonderful!" KW
"This saddens me as she was a wonderful colleague and friend." DW
"Oh no! So sad to hear this! I loved working for her and will miss keeping in touch with her." JT
"She was a wonderful lady! Prayers for her family! I read her obit and had no clue that she started her nursing career at Cookeville hospital where I started mine!" JM

Irene Hollins introduced me to Buzz and it was an immediate love affair. Her humor, her sense of fun and her excellence in nursing always inspired me to be a better nurse. New York
At Gracie´s was the best! Rest well my friend. Linda

We met in the icu at Sumner hospital in Gallatin in 1978- we both had young children and our kids went to nursery school together- wonderful memories of our times spent together, I love you Buzz and will miss u always

Leanne was my Vanderbilt classmate and my Dean at Cumberland University. She was a tireless advocate for nurses and for her faculty at Cumberland. She leaves a lasting legacy for hundreds/thousands of Cumberland, Vanderbilt and Lipscomb nurses. She was kind and caring.