Born April 4, 1911 in Greene County, she was the daughter of John Frances and Olive Huffman Leech.
She formerly worked in L&M School cafeteria and was a member of the Eastern Star in Linton and the Lyons United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: one son, Gary Leavitt, Petersburg; eight grandchildren, Lynn Burdine, Jasper, Betsy Lange, Carmel, Michael Leavitt, Carmel, Laurie Leavitt, Arlington, Texas, Kenny Leavitt, Upland, Patty Schlacter, Ferdinand, Jerry Leavitt, Piperville, Pa., and Kathy Carpenter, Columbus, Ohio; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Beacher Leavitt, one son, Sherry "Ick" Leavitt; one great-grandson, Robert Leavitt; six brothers and sisters; and her parents.
Service will be at 2 p.m. on Monday at Lyons United Methodist Church, and visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday at the church.
Jenkins & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.com.
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