Sandra Malone Leonard

Sandra “Sandy” Malone Leonard, 71, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, surrounded by her two children, in Chattanooga, Tennessee She was born on October 19, 1946, in Washington, PA, the daughter of the late Robert William Malone and the late Rhea June Peterson. Sandy previously owned and operated Wildwood Flowers in Belleair, Florida. She was a graduate of Trinity High School, 1964. She was very active and philanthropic in the community, a member of the International Order of the Rainbow for girls, and the Junior League of Clearwater. Sandy was loving, caring and a highly devoted mother who sacrificed so much for her family and friends. She was always thinking of others and always wearing a smile on her face. Sandy made a difference in so many lives. She loved traveling, reading, and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, cousins, friends, and pets. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her family. Surviving are two children, David R. Leonard Jr. (daughter in law, Jennifer M. Leonard) of Houston, TX and Michelle L. Leavy (son in law, Ian K. Leavy) of Chattanooga, TN.; two grandchildren, Matson D. Leonard and Owen J. Leavy She was preceded in death by her brother Robert W. Malone, father Robert William Malone Sr and mother Rhea June Peterson. Friends will be received on February 2, 2018, from 11a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd.,  925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA.  A private interment will follow at the Washington Cemetery. As flowers are not permitted in the mausoleum, the family requests that any Memorial contributions be made to the Rescued Pets Movement, The Jack C Alexander Building 2317 W. 34th Street, Houston, Texas 77018 or Rescuedpetsmovement.org.