Leanne McDowell Sinsko

Leanne McDowell Sinsko, age 46, died November 5, 2022 after losing a long battle with drug addiction. She was born March 9, 1976 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to Debbie and George McDowell. Leanne loved nature and spent many afternoons meditating by the beach. A middle school math and science teacher in younger years, Leanne loved, most of all, spending her free time with her children and beloved granddaughter. This included weekly family suppers, playing games, and her favorite, sharing their passion for music. This year she was pursuing her masters in sociology, which would enable her to support others with drug addition.
Leanne is survived by her sons, Jack McDowell (Savannah) and Brandt Sinsko; daughter, Maddie Sinsko; granddaughter, Grace; mother, Deb Luedecke (John); grandmother, Carol Janney; sisters, Gina Fortner (Jason) and Kale Romberger (West); brothers, Trey McDowell (Melissa), Scott Luedecke and Andy Luedecke (Walker); and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Leanne is predeceased by her father, George McDowell, Jr.; grandmother, Polly McDowell; grandfathers, George McDowell, Sr. and Earl Janney; aunts, Pamela Janney and Brenda Foster; and uncle, Stephen McDowell.
Over the course of many long and agonizing years, Leanne fought like a warrior against this enemy called addiction. However, in the end, addiction won the war. To the person who does not understand addiction, she is just another statistic who made a bad decision. To us, she was our daughter, mother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, granddaughter, grandmother, friend, but above all, a Child of God.
A private family memorial service will be held on Sunday. The family wishes to thank the Drug Court Program and her support group, who were so very important.
Rest in Peace Leanne