Ola Mae was born on July 22, 1925 in Coleman, Texas, to Layman and Pernie Hartman. Ola Mae married the love of her life, L.G. Leonard. The couple settled in Visalia in the 1960's where they continued to raise their six children: Gwen, Mary, Sheila, George, Libby, and Roger Dale.
Her husband, L.G. Leonard, Mary and Roger Dale all preceded her in death. She was also preceded by one great-great-grandson, August. Ola Mae is survived by three daughters: Gwen Turk, Sheila Marcum and Libby Clark and one son, George Leonard. She had two sisters: Lorene and Pearl and one brother, Reo, all of which are deceased. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Ola Mae was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She was very proud of her family and was excited to become a "Grandma"
to all of her grandchildren. Ola Mae loved holidays and family get-togethers; any chance to spend time with her family was important to her. She also left a great legacy through her love for Christ.
Ola Mae was known for her feisty, yet good sense of humor. Her young at heart spirit was contagious and uplifting to all that surrounded her. She will be sorely missed by all that knew and loved her.
Excerpt from Visalia Times-Delta
Ola Mae was born on July 22, 1925 in Coleman, Texas, to Layman and Pernie Hartman. Ola Mae married the love of her life, L.G. Leonard. The couple settled in Visalia in the 1960's where they continued to raise their six children: Gwen, Mary, Sheila, George, Libby, and Roger Dale.
Her husband, L.G. Leonard, Mary and Roger Dale all preceded her in death. She was also preceded by one great-great-grandson, August. Ola Mae is survived by three daughters: Gwen Turk, Sheila Marcum and Libby Clark and one son, George Leonard. She had two sisters: Lorene and Pearl and one brother, Reo, all of which are deceased. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Ola Mae was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She was very proud of her family and was excited to become a "Grandma"
to all of her grandchildren. Ola Mae loved holidays and family get-togethers; any chance to spend time with her family was important to her. She also left a great legacy through her love for Christ.
Ola Mae was known for her feisty, yet good sense of humor. Her young at heart spirit was contagious and uplifting to all that surrounded her. She will be sorely missed by all that knew and loved her.
Excerpt from Visalia Times-Delta
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