Leona Dolores Bara

Leona Dolores Bara obituary, Shelby Township, MI

Leona Dolores Bara

Leona Bara Obituary

Published by Legacy on Jan. 14, 2025.
Leona D. Bara was born on April 8, 1926 in Detroit to Angus and Emily Banlow. Leona passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 98. She is the beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Marcia (Gordon) Moore, Mark (Maralyn) Bara, Brian (Joyce) Bara, and Chris (Christina) Bara. Very proud grandma of Erin (Brian) Booth, Lindsay (Steel) Burkhardt, Michael Bara, Dale (Jennifer) Bara, Daniel (Karissa) Bara, Nicklas Bara, and Cristina Bara. Also proud step grandma of Michael (Shelly) Davenport, Amy (Scott) Counts, Ariana Vitale, Juliette Vitale, and Michael Vitale. Cherished great grandma of 11 great grandchildren. Instate Friday 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church 48115 Schoenherr Rd. (n. of 21 Mile Rd), Shelby Twp. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Parkinson's Foundation, The Capuchins or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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