She loved flowers and had them in her yard and patio all season. She loved fresh flowers and enjoyed arranging them for any occasion.
In 1948, the principal of the Orange Elementary School asked Leora to help out in the school cafeteria until he could find someone permanently. 27 years later, she retired from the school cafeteria. Over the years people would stop her on the street or in a store and tell her they remembered her and the wonderful meals she served in school. A favorite was the vegetable soup and peanut butter and honey sandwiches. Always independent and ready for a challenge, she learned to drive and got her driving permit at age 60. Over the years she survived breat cancer, a serious heart condition and had three pace makers. She was such a survivor and fighter that the VCU Medical College asked her to make a video regarding her cancer treatment experience. She was also invited to give interviews and was asked to talk with other patients who were considering the same treatment.
Leora was a strong and loving person who will be missed and always loved.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2012, at Preddy Funeral Chapel, Orange, with interment to follow at the Graham Cemetery. The Reverend Sandra Bottoms will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Orange county Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 446, Orange, VA 22960.
She loved flowers and had them in her yard and patio all season. She loved fresh flowers and enjoyed arranging them for any occasion.
In 1948, the principal of the Orange Elementary School asked Leora to help out in the school cafeteria until he could find someone permanently. 27 years later, she retired from the school cafeteria. Over the years people would stop her on the street or in a store and tell her they remembered her and the wonderful meals she served in school. A favorite was the vegetable soup and peanut butter and honey sandwiches. Always independent and ready for a challenge, she learned to drive and got her driving permit at age 60. Over the years she survived breat cancer, a serious heart condition and had three pace makers. She was such a survivor and fighter that the VCU Medical College asked her to make a video regarding her cancer treatment experience. She was also invited to give interviews and was asked to talk with other patients who were considering the same treatment.
Leora was a strong and loving person who will be missed and always loved.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2012, at Preddy Funeral Chapel, Orange, with interment to follow at the Graham Cemetery. The Reverend Sandra Bottoms will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Orange county Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 446, Orange, VA 22960.
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