Mildred A. Leasure 86, of Florahome, florida passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at her home. Mildred was born on Saturday, September 27, 1924 in Lakeland Florida to the late William I. And Lena (Barnes) Moore. She is also preceded in death by her sons: James H. Hardy, Anthony M. Hardy and David L. Leasure. She was a foster parent for 15 plus years caring for over 100 children. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by signing Mildred’s page online atWWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 ½ years, Carl W. Leasure of Florahome, Florida; sons: David R. Hager of Harrisburg, Virginia and Ralph M. Hardy of Denver, Colorado; daughters: Karen Lee Tidwell of Crescent City, Florida, Marilynn Anne Jones of Middleburg, Florida and Regina G. Hardy of Houston, Texas; sisters: Frances Wood of Riverview, Florida and Marijene Thompson of Lakeland, Florida; twenty four, grandchildren,; five, great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; No service is planned at this time. Simplicity Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home Cremation Center, Inc . San Mateo, Florida.
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I love you Granny…
Someone told me today in helping me with my loss that “God gives us memories so that we might have Roses in december”
Thank you for my fields of Roses. I love you, you will be missed but your legacy will carry on through us.
Love,
Holly (Grand daughter)
My Mother will be greatly missed. she was an incredalbe Woman, and had an extraordinary life. I inherited my compassion, fortitude, and many other traits that I am proud of, from her. God bless my Sister Marilynn A. Jones,for constantly being with her and lovingly responsible for her care. My Love to all of my family members, and especially my Dad Carl. He stood by her side for over 48 years. I love you and will miss you MOM…Love to all…GINA
U will be missed greatly. My family holds u in their hearts.
*Katie *
A heart of gold stopped beating
two shining eyes at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove,
he only takes the best. RIP Mom .. I love you ! Thank you all for your thoughts and Prayers .. Big Hugs to Hugh Jr, Arlene, Melinda and Casey for bringing us food and running errands and being my rock….Special Hugs to David Hager & family for all the love you shared .. Love to all my family .. she will be missed but but lives on in our hearts and memories !
It was Good knowing you Millie. We shared a common loss. I believe you’ll be with the boys now and that is a comforting thought.You will be missed LADY. You faced the end of this phase of your eternal life with courage , and humility and I’m glad you told me How blessed you felt for your Life, and you’d lived a good one ! Carl I know this is devastating to you and it is gonna be hard getting by day to day for a long time. But U must remember that she would want u to take care of yourself and go on living ! And to stay strong. I pray this for you. For Millie’s children and Carl I am so sorry for your loss and Gina + Holly those are very lovely sentiments. You make her PROUD. you are all in my prayers! Sue