Esther Leonard, 85, of West Dundee died Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Sherman Hospital, Elgin. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 from 4-8 pm at DeFiore Funeral Home – 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A private burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights
Esther was born March 19, 1934 in Bristol, TN to Charlie and Nellie Roberts, she was the oldest of 12. On July 30, 1949, she married Robert “Bob” Leonard, the love of her life. He preceded her in death in 1988.
She is survived by her children: Sandie Leonard, Ron (Gloria) Leonard, Bob (Dona) Leonard; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and 3 brothers.
Esther was a true southern woman; generous and simple, feisty, outspoken and known for her hugs. She was as loyal as they come and she loved spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid reader, who enjoyed traveling, Red Lobster, and going to the river boat casino with her friends. She was deeply loved by her family and friends, and will be missed by all.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Grandma, we will miss you so much. We have so many fun memories, which I am thankful for. Love you so much.
Going to miss you I promise u that I would take care of janette and I Will ....I will not fail you.....
Esther, I will miss you so much my reading Buddy and all our phone calls and visits.
Esther I miss you. I hope we will meet again. Love you, Kathy
I will miss all my Hugs !!! Miss you my sweet friend and neighbor ...????????????????