Leslie Ann Webster

Leslie Ann Webster obituary

Leslie Ann Webster

Leslie Webster Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Oak Ridge Funeral Care - Winter Haven on Aug. 14, 2025.

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Leslie Ann Webster passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, after a long and courageous journey with Parkinson's Disease. She was born on October 10, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, and spent her early years on Long Island before her family moved to Florida in the 1950s.

At just seventeen, Leslie married and began her most cherished role - raising her three sons: Scott James Webster (deceased), Randy Alan Webster, and Todd Mitchell Webster. Life brought its challenges, but Leslie met them with grit, determination, and an unwavering love for her family. As a devoted single mother, she worked tirelessly - first spending fifteen years in the food service industry, moving from waitress to manager, and later beginning a second career of equal length in the mortgage finance field.

Leslie's true gift was her heart. She was a fun-loving, compassionate, and deeply caring soul who had an extraordinary ability to listen and make people feel seen. Family and friends were the center of her world, and her warmth left an imprint on everyone she met. She was a devoted mother and a proud, loving grandmother to her five grandchildren: Tyler, Tanner, Hannah, Katrina, and Jaden.

As the eldest of ten siblings, Leslie had a special place in her family's story. She nurtured close bonds with her brothers and sisters - Pamela Dolber, Wendy Dolber, Kelly Finnegan, Bambi Levine, Melissa Grappone, Lon Dolber, Merik Dolber, and Mary Gagne - as well as many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends who will forever cherish her love and laughter.

Even as Parkinson's presented daily challenges, Leslie's humor, warmth, and resilience never faded. Her life was a testament to strength, compassion, and the power of connection. She turned personal loss into purpose, becoming a passionate advocate for AIDS research after the passing of her beloved son Scott to AIDS. For many years, she participated in the AIDS Walk Atlanta, carrying his memory with pride and championing a cause close to her heart.

Her legacy is one of love, perseverance, and dedication - a light that will continue to shine through those she touched.

Those interested in sending flowers, please send them to:

Oak Ridge Funeral Care 2425 Havendale BlvdWinter Haven, FL 33881Ph: (863) 967-5090

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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