Linda Sue Leopard, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at her home in Concrete, Washington.
She was born on January 10, 1952 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington to Dick and Bonnie (Chambers) Leopard.
Linda grew up in South Carolina where she attended grade school and graduated from high school. She returned to Washington in 1969, residing in Aberdeen and Elma for a number of years before returning to the Sedro-Woolley area, and for the past 3 years she has resided in Concrete.
Linda worked as a sales representative in the photography business.
She was a member of the Elma Eagles and enjoyed fishing, spending time with her family and playing with her grandchildren.
Linda is survived by her son, Jamey Ray Smith of Concrete and her daughter, Tricia L. Handy and her husband Jason of Sedro-Woolley. Seven grandchildren, Jory Mendivil of Marietta, GA, Jazmyne Smith of Centralia, Justice W. Smith of Cle Elum and Tyler, Trevor, Trenton and Bethany Handy of Sedro-Woolley. Three brothers, Tommy Leopard of Georgia and Bobby and Ernie Leopard of Concrete. Two sisters, Doris Holland of Vancouver, WA and Elizabeth Holland of Darrington along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Cremation arrangements are under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
I have been looking for Linda for about 3 months. We are having a class reunion and wanted to send her an invitation. Sadly, I found this notice this morning and honestly it blew the wind out of my sails. I sorry to hear of her passing and will keep your family in my prayers. The Class of 1970 Tuscola High School in Waynesville will have a memorial to Linda and the other 31 who have passed over the years. I am sorry it took so long to find her and that it was under these conditions. May GOD comfort you.
Time has a funny way of making us remember all the times we were together as kids. I will always cherish it Brother Bill
Dear Jamey , Tricia and families
You had one heck of a Lady, Linda had such an infectious laugh, one of those that will stick with you .I really had a blast with her and even tho we went or different ways afer we moved from the little houses we did still stay intouch from time to time, I think about her dumpster divin and bring things over to my place to past them on and how much fun we had with our flower pot gardens . I will hold her dear to my heart and remember the love she had for her family, arms around you all and share the joy that she would want you to spread ….and shine for her
Dad! Sorry for the lose of your sister and my aunt. Love you, Chara
Too many years have past and distance have divided us but I always feel a connection to those who have the same surname. Bobby and Ernie I remember you well . I think you may remember me as a first cousin. May the Lord guide you through this time of sorrow. I send love. Tildy
I can say that I hope her and mom and dad are together and truly at peace. Her little brother always Tommy.
Bob & Ernie
so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing, haven’t seen her for awhile. It’s always hard to lose a sibling. Remember the good times.
Joyce & Fester
To Linda’s Family,
You folks don’t know me, but I am a cousin to Linda, Ernie, Bobby, Tommy, Pat and Sandra. Our Daddy’s were brothers. My Daddy was Bill Leopard. I remember Linda when she was just a very beautiful little black haired girl. She wasn’t around Waynesville long enough for us to really know each other and I doubt she would have remembered me and my brothers.
I do want the family to know you are in my thoughts and prayers and know that you have my sympathy in your loss. Only with the Lords help can we get through a void such as death. Trust in Him.
Sincerely,
Phillis Ratcliff
My heart goes out of each of her family members who are hurting over Linda’s passing.
Pat Leopard Parrott (your first half sister) Atlanta, GA and Waynesville NC.