Celebrating the life of
Elizabeth Ann Leon
June 20, 1918 - August 28, 2009
Elizabeth Eure Leon went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28, 2009. She was born on June 20, 1918 in Suffolk, Virginia to the late Hight Crawford Eure and Mattie Burnette Eure. "Liz" grew up in Charleston, SC and moved to Savannah in 1931. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, a longtime member of the Savannah Golf Club, and excellent golfer and a top bowler in the Savannah's Women's Duckpin League. Liz was an avid bridge player and an Atlanta Braves fan.
In addition to her parents, Liz was preceded in death by a son, Hight Crawford Eure Leon; her sister, Dixie Lee Fortune and four brothers, infant William Eure; Arthur Hight Eure; John Crawford Eure and Harvey Clifton Eure.
She is survived by her husband of almost 70 years, George John Leon, Jr.; a son, George John Leon, III and his wife, Patricia; a daughter, Kay Leon Wilson and her husband, Barry;her brother, James B. Eure; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
The family would like to extend gratitude to Beatrice Perry for her dedication, caregiving and encouragement. We also express appreciation to Florrie Barnwell, Janice Ryant, Angela Newman and especially, Spanish Oaks Hospice.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 31, 2009 at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park with the Rev. Earl Best officiating.
Remembrances: Memorial contributions may be made to Spanish Oaks Hospice, 8510 Whitfield Ave., Savannah, GA 31406 or Immanuel Baptist Church, 7375 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
We are blessed to have come to know George and Pat Leon over the last few years and we aspire to have as strong a family as they do. Such wonderful people can only come from wonderful parents, something George speaks of often. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the entire Leon family.
- Bob & Joanie Portale, Naperville, IL
Our hearts are grieved with all of you at the loss of your mother/grandmother/great grandmother. Please know we will be praying & thinking about all of you during this time. We love you.
- Ron, Judy & Chad, Hueytown, AL
George, Kay, and George, We are so very sorry for your loss but know that Liz is in a happy place with many of our loved ones. In that, we can take comfort. I know that she will be missed by many and that shows what a kind and generous person Liz was. God Bless you all...our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lori, Tony and Hannah Clements
- Lori K. Clements, , GA
May you find comfort in your loving memories...our sincere sympathy and love to all. Roy and Peggy
- Peggy Hester, Windermere, FL
Best wishes to the family. My thoughts and prayer are with all of you. Austin
- Austin Center, Chattanooga, TN
We are blessed to have come to know George and Pat Leon over the last few years and we aspire to have as strong a family as they do. Such wonderful people can only come from wonderful parents, something George speaks of often. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the entire Leon family.
- Bob & Joanie Portale, Naperville, IL
Our hearts are grieved with all of you at the loss of your mother/grandmother/great grandmother. Please know we will be praying & thinking about all of you during this time. We love you.
- Ron, Judy & Chad, Hueytown, AL
George, Kay, and George, We are so very sorry for your loss but know that Liz is in a happy place with many of our loved ones. In that, we can take comfort. I know that she will be missed by many and that shows what a kind and generous person Liz was. God Bless you all...our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lori, Tony and Hannah Clements
- Lori K. Clements, , GA
May you find comfort in your loving memories...our sincere sympathy and love to all. Roy and Peggy
- Peggy Hester, Windermere, FL
Best wishes to the family. My thoughts and prayer are with all of you. Austin
- Austin Center, Chattanooga, TN
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
