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E. Leigh MacConnell

E. MacConnell Obituary

E. Leigh MacConnell, of Biloxi succumbed Wednesday, June 25, 2008 in Patterson Louisiana following an extended illness.

"Miss Leigh" MacConnell, retired Vice President of the Broadwater Beach Resort Hotel, past Queen of Revelers Carnival Association and former Director of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Biloxi.

She is survived by her son Brian MacConnell and his wife Debra, two grandchildren, Dominique MacConnell and Brian E MacConnell II.

The family will receive friends Saturday June 28, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church of Biloxi on Hopkins Blvd. from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. with a short service starting at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Coalville Cemetery.

Arrangements made by Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes, Howard Avenue, Biloxi.

View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com.

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Published by The Sun Herald on Jun. 27, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for E. MacConnell

20 Entries

Kelli McCarthy

July 11, 2008

I worked with Ms Leigh for 6 years and she made a true mark in my life. She was always a lady and I will never forget her and her soft voice. I actually was thinking of her and started looking on the internet about 2 months ago for her. I'm sorry for your loss. She was a root to the southern ways. I will miss her dearly.

Eleanor Puryear

July 9, 2008

Brian,
I just received the notice of your Mother's death from a former colleague in New Orleans. Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences to your family.
I knew your Mother through the Brown Estate Office in New Orleans
and enjoyed our friendship over the years at the Broadwater. I wanted to
contact you, but didn't have an address. Please e-mail my daughter with your address. Eleanor L. Puryear

Shaun & Jamie McNeil

July 6, 2008

Bryan,
Leigh was a very kind and generous woman! I wished we could have spent more time with her. My last two sons (Colby & Cade) didn't get to meet her. I know they would have loved her. You and your family are in our prayers and take comfort in knowing that she will always be with us.

Arlean Kopszywa

July 5, 2008

When I think of the Broadwater, I think of Miss Leigh. I was only 17 when I started working for Miss Leigh . She instilled in me, many valuable work ehtics that I still carry with me today. She will truly be missed, but always remembered in our hearts and memories. May Brian and his family find comfort in knowing she is now among the angels.
I love you! Arlean Kopszywa

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Karen Leigh Gillis

July 2, 2008

Brian, my condolences on the passing of your mother. I have fond memories of the summers coming to visit you and Aunt Leigh at the Broadwater. I always admired her for being such a strong lady! I'm proud to carry her name.

Sherry Migues-Hankins

July 1, 2008

With deepest sympathy to your family at the passing of Miss Leigh. I , like so many, worked for the Broadwater Hotel and she was a driving force in the success of the hotel. A true Southern lady. God be with you and yours.

Laura Loughry

July 1, 2008

I worked for Miss Leigh for years at the Broadwater also. She was a tough cookie, however, I admired her so much. I had spoken to her many times after I left the Mezzanin floor working for her and often wished I had never left. Deepest sympathies to her family and God Bless You All.

Jerry & Rowan Quave

June 30, 2008

Dear Brian, we loved Leigh and have many fond memories of her. Thinking of you and family. Moved to Panama City Beach after Katrina washed us away in Ocean Springs. 254 Scooter Dr, Panama City Beach FL 32408.

Karl Fasold

June 29, 2008

You willl be sadly missed - With good memoires from the SkyLiners Dance Band - How many jobs you booked for us - till we meet again -

Victoria Faurie Herrmann

June 29, 2008

Brian, I worked for your mother when I was a young and very nieve 18 year old. She was truly a magnificent, brilliant and perfect lady. She taught me the importance of being a strong woman. Without her in my life I am sure I would have chose a different and less successful path. I owe her everything. I stayed in touch with her over the years and always just to let her know of any accomplishments I'd made. I remember watching Dominique when she was around 4 and 5. I will never forget your mother. Her firm yet gentle hand guided my life in the right direction.

Andy Fobes

June 29, 2008

Miss Leigh gave me my first official career boost, and I was delighted to have an office right next to her in the great corridor of the original Broadwater Hotel. Thanks for being so gentle and supportive and for sharing your storied past with me. I'm so glad that I was able to do a featurette on you for "The Broadwater News" and to share ideas with you on logo designs, ad concepts and so much more. I'll always think of you in your favorite tangerine suite.
Sleep well.

Lillian Hayden

June 29, 2008

With deep sympathy and love,
Lillian A. Hayden, (Mrs. J.J. Hayden Jr.)

Linda French

June 27, 2008

Such a great lady...Truly a Southern Belle as well as a Steel Magnolia!

Andrew Jake Mladinich III & Sons

June 27, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Teresa Fullenkamp-Johnston

June 27, 2008

Ms. Leigh is the last of the great hoteliers from Biloxi's historic past. When I think back about working at the Broadwater when I was 30 years younger the way it was, conventions every day, golfers from every where in the States and the Royal Terrace with Leon Kelner and his orchestra. Ms. Leigh gave so many people their starts, their first opportunities to do something with their lives.
She put Biloxi on the map with her southern charm and good ole' homespun hospitality.
I'm so glad that I had the good fortune of knowing her and working with and for her. She will be missed.
Peace be with Ms. Leighs family, but know in your hearts that in Heaven she's planning the next great banquet.

Nancy Fobes

June 27, 2008

Having the pleasure of knowing and working with you for more than 30 years, I enjoyed, and loved every minute.
The love and caring you had with my children was very meaning to me.
You will be missed by thousands of persons that you had contact with, but mostly by me.

Wanda Hart

June 27, 2008

Brian, your mother was a wonderful Lady.I remember when I came to Gulfport when you was a young boy, I had nine of you whereever I went. Dr. Burman would see all of you and say l delivered them all except Charles.

Deborah Tiblier

June 27, 2008

Bryan, Debra, Little Bryan

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will always remember the wonderful times we shared at the Broadwater. I learned so many valuable lessons from her. I will cherish the memories of the last visits I had with her at the hospital. She will always be in my heart.. Love Deborah Tiblier

Linda Stewart

June 27, 2008

Dear Brian and family,

I am so sad to hear about your mom/Miss Leigh. I worked with her for 2 1/2 years in the mid 1990's and loved her so much. She was a great lady and I am honored that I had the opportunity to work with her and know her personally. I recently saw her again at the symphony in Biloxi and she looked fabulous as always. My prayers are with you all.

Love,
Linda Stewart

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