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Paulette Leonard
1945 - 2025
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Paulette Leonard Obituary
Born in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and raised by John Alvin Riddle Sr., and Pauline Virginia Mark in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Paulette was a spirited tomboy turned nationally recognized baton twirler. A 1963 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, she married Mike Leonard that same year and together they raised three sons.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Mike, infant daughter Lisa, and sister Kathy. She is survived by her sons Mark (Jodi), Mathew (Ann), and Bill; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren (with one on the way); her brother John Riddle; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Menke Funeral Home in Sun City, Arizona.
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Nancy Pietrzak
November 12, 2025
Sending my condolences to you all Mark, Matt, and Bill. Your mom was quite the woman. Always made people smile. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Black-Pietrzak
November 12, 2025
Sending my condolences to all of you Mark, Matt, and Bill. She was quite the woman!!! May she be at peace. Keeping you all in my prayers!
Tim & Peggy Gibler
November 11, 2025
So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers are with you Mark, Matt, and Bill....
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