Leanna K Townsend Obituary (1939 - 2016)

Leanna K Townsend, age 77, of Cicero and formerly of Elwood and Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton. She was born on July 29, 1939, in Elwood, to the late Norman and Aileen (Courtney) King. Leanna was a 1957 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School. She worked for many years at Sunny Fair in Cicero, Gas America, and Village Pantry in Cicero, Tipton, and Noblesville. Leanna loved to read, and enjoyed watching old movies. She was a very giving person and will greatly missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends. Leanna is survived by her Son, Kevin (Arden) Townsend, Brothers, Jon (Sharon) King, James (Ede) King, Sister, Canda King, Granddaughter, Genevieve (Jared) Oliver, Grandson, Ryan (Shari) Townsend, Six Great Grandchildren, Aunt, Betty Paddock, and several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. Leanna was preceded in death by her Father, Norman E King, Mother, Aileen King. A Celebration of Leanna's life will be at 5:00 pm Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, Indiana with family members sharing stories and memories of Leanna. Visitation will be Sunday, October 16, 2016, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 S. Anderson Street, Elwood, Indiana. Memorial donations can be made to Shop for Kids in care of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department, 18100 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, Indiana, 46060. Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com