Willie Joe Leeder, 96, of Vero Beach and formerly of Savannah, Ga., passed away on Nov. 2, 2014, at the Hospice House in Vero Beach.
She is survived by her children, Paul Leeder (Margie), Richard Leeder (Gwendolyn), Marlene Riceberg (Edward), Wayne Leeder (Sally), Sharon Kendall (Jim), and Kenny Leeder (Joyce); grandchildren Bernette, Robyn, Teresa, Rick, Tina, Tammy, Tara, Dan, Jason, Ryan, Amber, Tim, Joy, Becky Ranes, Ben Raynes, Ben Nicely, Zan Nicely, Larry, Lari, Leah, and Henry; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Sage, Jacob, Jackson, Claire, Sarah, Rebekah, James, Ryan, Robert, Gavin, Regina, Jenessa, Josh, Heath, Haley, Erica, David, Andrew, and Katarina; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sisters Nan and Kathleen, and her brother Ralph Jones.
Leeder was born on April 17, 1918, and was the daughter of Joseph and Annie Jones.
She was married to her late husband of 51 years, Henry “Tex” Leeder. She was a devoted wife and loving mother.
Our Mom was the mother everyone wanted to have. Her smile lit up the room and her laugh was contagious. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved discussing politics as a lifelong Republican. She really enjoyed cooking for others, traveling with family and friends, and shopping with whomever as long as they could keep up with her.
Up until last year, she had a passion for dancing and her favorite was fast dancing and the Jitterbug. She will be missed but never forgotten.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, Savannah, Ga. The funeral service will be held at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com.