Lura Lee Leatherwood

Lura Lee Leatherwood, 80 years old, died Saturday, March 27^, 2021 surrounded by family at her home. Lura had so many special friends and family who let her know daily she was loved and cared for to include Diane Russell, Steve and Judy Smith, Sue Raper, Gail Rogers, Beverly Kilby, “special nurse” Charlie Lee and so many more.

Lura was born in Athens, TN, April 5, 1940. She married Tommy Leatherwood October 9, 1955 and they shared 65 glorious years together with their children Larry and Teresa. Lura was an avid cook and homemaker with the gift of serving others. She loved the Lord and was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church. She retired from Tennessee Wesleyan College as the bookstore manager.

Preceded in death by parents Cruiser and Myrtle Smith; father and mother-in-law Claude and Lucille Leatherwood; son and daughter-in-law Larry and Cheryl Leatherwood; siblings Houston Smith and Sharon Duggan.

She is survived by her husband Tommy Leatherwood; her daughter Teresa (Randy) Kirkland; siblings JoElla Curtis, Nadine Wilson, Vicky Standridge; grandchildren Leah (David) Witenbarger and Levi (Cindy) Leatherwood; great-grandchildren Angel Leatherwood, Iris and Selah Witenbarger and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at McMinn Memory Gardens Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. to honor her memory. Reverend Herman Jordan will officiate.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude’s Hospital and or Gideons International.