Leila West Obituary
Leila was a devoted caregiver and retired four years ago. She loved spending time with her family, going to the beach, taking cruises, and tending to her garden, where she grew vegetables and flowers. She also enjoyed going to lunch with friends, and she had so very many.
Her closest friend of all was her little dog, Bojangles, whom she loved and adored. They spent many peaceful moments together sitting and watching the birds and squirrels.
Leila will be missed so dearly by all who knew and loved her.
She leaves behind two sons, Bobby Shute and wife Catherine of Orange, Texas, and Blake Shute and wife Tish; She is also survived by her four granddaughters, Jolie, Bailey, Berkley, and Lily, whom she loved dearly, and was always so proud of. Leila is also survived by her siblings, Wiley and Kathleen West of Bridge City, Texas, Jane Campbell of Orange, Texas, and Mary West of Orange, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Wilburn and Doris West.
Celebration of life will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the home of Blake and Tish Shute for family and friends. Cremation was entrusted to Dorman-Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home.
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Candace Henry
March 13, 2026
I will miss you Leila, your kindness, loyalty, and the way you loved . I'm glad you came and got the doll for Lily. Now, your with Bojangles, Leila was the best mother, grandmother, friend, anyone could ask for. I couldn't have found a better person to give Bo to. My condolences to Bobby, Blake, Berkley, Jolie, Bailey, Lily, and the close nit sisters. This is sad, I'm thinking of the song, Jealous of the Angels, as I think about all the memories of Leila and my son, Shane. Fly high precious ones.
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Brenda Foreman
March 12, 2026
I have nothing but good memories of Leila. She was always so kind and giving, and I will miss seeing her. Prayers to all her family and friends.
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