Patricia Ann, nee Burke, Leemon, 86, of Lantana, FL and Marissa, IL; born October 28, 1927 in Turner Center, ME; passed away on April 29, 2014 in Lantana, FL.
Mrs. Leemon was a member of the Marissa Presbyterian Church. Patricia and her husband built and operated a hotel corporation. She was the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from McKendree University.
She was preceded in death by her parents – Francis and Leona, nee Currier, Burke. Her loving husband of 63 years, Charles Leemon whom she married in Frankfort, KY and who passed away on December 22, 2007. Her grandson – Edward (Ted) C. Leemon. A daughter-in-law – Linda Leemon. A brother – Dick Burke.
She is survived by her son – Charles L. Leemon III of Wellington, FL. Her daughter – Jacquelyn I. Leemon of Wellington, FL. One brother – Eugene Burke of Vero Beach, FL. One sister – Judith Burke Hedlund of Beverly, MA and Vero Beach, FL.
Memorials may be made to the Patricia Leemon Scholarship Fund at McKendree University.
A moment of remembrance will be observed during the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the Marissa Presbyterian Church in Marissa, IL.
Services: A graveside committal service will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 12:00 noon at the Marissa Township Cemetery in Marissa, IL. A luncheon and a time of fellowship and remembrance will follow immediately at the Marissa Presbyterian Church.
Chuck, Jacquelyn and Family.
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Edward and Connie Rhein – Belleville, IL – Freinds Aug 24, 2014
ReplyI was so blessed that Patricia Leemon was in my life. She was one of the strongest and most positive people in this world. There are never the right words when you lose someone you love. Pat always made me feel special and her strength and determination and love of life was the greatest legacy she left for her 2 children. You will always be loved and never forgotten!
Posted by: Lori Renn – Wellington, FL – friend Aug 18, 2014
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I was so blessed that Patricia Leemon was in my life. She was one of the strongest and most positive people in this world. There are never the right words when you lose someone you love. Pat always made me feel special and her strength and determination and love of life was the greatest legacy she left for her 2 children. You will always be loved and never forgotten!
Posted by: Lori Renn – Wellington, FL – friend Aug 18, 2014
Chuck, Jacquelyn and Family.
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Edward and Connie Rhein – Belleville, IL – Freinds Aug 24, 2014