Anna Lois (Schmitt) Leonard

Anna Lois Leonard, 97 of Mishawaka, IN passed away on April 15, 2024.
Lois was born June 19, 1926, in Brandenburg, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband James and eldest child Patricia.
Lois married James Leonard in 1948. Together they had four children, Patricia (deceased), Richard (Janice) of Niles, MI, Douglas (Laura), of Columbus, IN, and Janet (John) McKinney, of Pensacola, Florida.
Other survivors are grandchildren Tori (Steve) Peterson of Washington, IN, Matthew (Deborah) of Mishawaka, IN, Chris (Keiko) of South Bend, IN, Jon (Tammy) of Dowagiac, MI, Jamie (Ron) Sanders of Pensacola, FL, Jessica (Mike) Agerton of Pensacola, FL, Benjamin (Mollie) of Brooklyn, NY and Annie (Jon) Craton of Snohomish, WA
Great-grandchildren are brothers Eli and Caleb of South Bend, Morgan (Mikey) Campbell, Ryan (Baylee) Sanders, Maddox Agerton of Pensacola, FL, Jacob (Melissa) Peterson of Indianapolis, IN, Army Lt. Abigail Peterson, currently serving in South Korea, Connor of Mishawaka, Aaron of Boyne, MI, and Jordan of Mishawaka.
Great-Great-grandchildren are Angus and Jaxon Campbell of Pensacola, FL.
She is also survived by her sister Catherine Crews of Louisville, KY and nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.
Lois took great interest and joy in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to socialize with friends and neighbors. She was always quick to enjoy a laugh and to share a story or an opinion. She demonstrated incredible strength working very hard at various jobs throughout her life to support and raise her four children as a single mom. She was rightfully proud of all of them.
Lois was an excellent cook, and nothing gave her greater pleasure than to see her entire family eating and laughing at her table. Following the meal, everyone spread out in her cozy living room and enjoyed themselves snacking on M&Ms, jellybeans, or other delectable desserts. 
Crocheting was one of her favorite hobbies which meant that she usually had yarn and needles at hand. Each one of her kids and grandkids was blessed with an afghan or maybe a bedspread.  Other creations came in the form of colorful hotpads, doilies, potholders, and washcloths.
When her eyes grew dim, these goodies quit showing up, but she always had plenty of hugs and love to give out.
Her memory will be cherished by her family and friends.

Palmer Funeral Home ~ Bubb Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 has been entrusted with her care. No services will be held at this time.

Those who wish to remember Anna and share their condolences with her family may do so online at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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