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Johnnie Leonard Obituary

COLUMBIA - Funeral services for Reverend Johnnie Jean Weaver Leonard will be held Thursday 12:00 noon at Emmanuel AME Church with burial to follow in the Lincoln Cemetery. Visitation will be held this evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Leevy's Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel.

Surviving are her sons, Guy (Laurie) and Jerome Williams and Leon Leonard; six grandchildren; sister-in- law, Louise Weaver; brother-in-law, Edward Livingston; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. www.leevy.com

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Published by The State on May 4, 2011.

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May 7, 2011

U will be truly missed: Leonard and I use to work together and the state for sveral yrs. and she was truly an inspiration to me but her spirit will remain within!

Ms. Jimmi Smith

Jacqueline Waymer

May 7, 2011

I worked with Mrs. Leonard at several schools in Richland One. Her grace, smile and positive attitude will be missed by many.

Marie, Vic, Sherman, & Connie

May 5, 2011

Our sincere heartfelt sympathy doing this your time of sorrow. Jean will be missed by the Leonard Family of Marion, SC. May our Heavenly Father continue to wrap you in his loving arms.

May 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mrs. Leonard was a lovely person and gentle giant. She will be sorely missed. May you find comfort in the memories of the beautiful life that she lived.

Rita Bates

Yolanda Reown-Gregory

May 4, 2011

My prayers go out to the Leonard Family.

Carlos Shields

May 4, 2011

My comfort and prayers goes out to the Leonard Family. Your mother was a gift from God who changed the lives of men, women and children. Take your rest Rev. Jean Leonard because God loves you best and we will see you in the morning.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Carlos R.M. Shields

Verna Starks

May 4, 2011

TO Bro. Guy & Laurie and the family. A precious soul is at rest. Your mother was a wonderful ambassador for the kingdom. We'll miss her smiling face and warm embrace at all the AME meetings. Remember her teachings and follow them, and you will have good success. Many prayers are with you at this time.

In His Love,

Missionary Verna Chaplin Starks and family

Wendell B. Pope

May 4, 2011

Please accept my sincere sympathy in the death of your loved one.

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