NANCY “AYLEEN” BROWN LEONARD

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Nancy “Ayleen” Brown Leonard, 83, of Bennett, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Chatham Hospital.

The funeral service was held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Christian Church, where she was a member, with Pastor Don Edwards presiding. The family received friends in the church after the committal service.

Ayleen was born on January 1, 1936 to Fleta Lee Brown. She was a homemaker and was employed for 24 years at the Bennett School cafeteria. In addition to her mother, Ayleen was preceded in death by her sister, India Brafford.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jesse R. Leonard; daughters, Julie Leonard Moss of Asheboro, Anita Leonard Rives of Bear Creek; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and sister, Betty Teague of Bear Creek.

Condolences may be offered online at: www.joycebradychapel.com.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Pleasant Grove Christian Church, 5946 Pleasant Grove Church Rd., Bennett, NC 27208.