March 5, 1946 – June 22, 2023
Francie Louise Leonard, 77, of Mitchell, gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, June 22, 2023, after a three-year battle with ALS.
Born March 5, 1946, in Loogootee, she was the daughter of Stormy and Lettie (Pluris) Cissell. Francie was a beloved sister to Sarah (Jerry, deceased) Spalding, Patricia Cissell, Rebecca (Jeff) Franklin, and Ronnie Cissell (deceased).
She married Larry Leonard on November 3, 1979 and was a wonderful mother to Curt (Lori) Day, Marci (Scott) Arthur, and Todd Leonard (deceased). One of her favorite things was being a Mamaw to her five grandchildren, Evan (Lindsey) Day, Riley (Zac) Voorhies, Dylan Arthur, Kinley Day, and Shealyn Arthur. Francie was blessed with three great grandchildren Harlow (deceased), Emmitt, and Hayes Day.
Francie was a 1964 graduate of St. Johns High School in Loogootee. She retired from NWSC Crane after 30 years as a program analyst.
Francie was an artistic person who had a passion for oil painting and crafting. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Francie was an avid traveler, who loved snapping pictures all around the world. She also enjoyed spending time at home with her favorite Miniature Schnauzer, Lucy.
Francie always gave selflessly and loved unconditionally. Her life will forever be viewed by all who had the blessing to know her as a true testament to how we should strive to live and love.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 28, at the Mitchell First Baptist Church with Mark Fugate officiating. The burial service will be performed by Reggie Clark at the Mitchell Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Wednesday at the Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations can be made in Francie’s memory to the Shriners Children’s Hospital at https://donate.lovetotherescue.org.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.
