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Leonard Hilyard Obituary
June 9, 1934 - February 17, 2023
Wichita, Kansas - Leonard LeRoy Hilyard, Sr., 88, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. Memorial service will be at 1:00pm, Sunday, February 26, at Riverlawn Christian Church. Private inurnment will take place at Sunset Lawns Cemetery in El Dorado, Kansas. Leonard is preceded in death by parents, J.P. and Irene Hilyard; wives, Donna Hilyard, and Gloria Hilyard; step-son, Gregory Wright; and sisters, LaDonna Schumaker, and Frances Wasinger. He is survived by son, Leonard Hilyard, Jr; step-daughters, Sherena Olmstead, Starlyn Olmstead, and Debra Deeds. Leonard also has 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group – Broadway Mortuary.
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Lorry
February 18, 2023
Lenny our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Tracey Carrell
February 18, 2023
Lifting prayers for you and your family Lennie.
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