Deanna Caudill Leslie, 74, of Chapmanville, WV, formerly of Emma, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at home, surrounded by family, due to an extended illness.
Born February 28, 1948, at Paintsville, KY, to the late James “Dee” Caudill and Anna Rebecca “Becky” Wireman Caudill.
She was married to the late Jerry Mayo Leslie for 48 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Leslie; her parents-in-law, Frank and Hester Leslie; and one sister, Mary Louise Reynolds.
Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and loved ones. She welcomed the friends of her children with open arms and a hot plate of food.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Angela (Edwin) Burton of TN, Brandon (Heather) Leslie and Rebecca Vance (AJ Banks) both of WV, and Kandra (Kyle) Elam of TN; her grandchildren, Nathaniel Burton, Will (Kati) Vance, Anna Vance, Emma Vance, Sam Leslie, Kristian Leslie, and Kaylee Leslie; her great-grandchildren, Myla and Alana of TN and Braxton and Matthew of WV. Additionally, Deanna leaves behind several nieces and nephews along with a host of extended family and friends.
The Leslie family would like to thank Amy Toney for the special care that she has given to our loving mother.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel in Chapmanville, WV, with Pastor Scotty Dingess officiating.
Burial will follow in the Leslie Family Cemetery at Emma, KY. Pallbearers will be Will Vance, Edwin Burton, Nathaniel Burton, Kristian Leslie, Sam Leslie, and AJ Banks.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Sunday at the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Evans Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Chapmanville, WV.
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