BETTY L. PRESTON LEONARD, age 74, of Felton, PA, formerly of Joppa, died on October 27, 2007 at her home. Born in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Walter and Evelyn Franklin Heaton Preston, and wife of the late Paul C. Leonard. She worked for many years at the C & P Telephone Company and then at the former Fallston General Hospital, later retiring from Upper Chesapeake Medical Center where she was a telephone operator. She volunteered at William Paca Elementary School as an art teacher, and taught ceramic and painting classes at her home. An avid reader, she was a known artist and worked in flowers and gardening. She enjoyed history and was a scholar of the Bible. A devoted mother and wife, she was always putting her family first, as well as, her lifetime friendships. She enjoyed hosting family events and was considered the best cook in the world. She was known to feed the neighborhood animals. Her life was devoted to her family.
Mrs. Leonard is survived by two sons, Christopher P. Leonard of Bel Air, MD and Jonathan P. Leonard of Felton, PA; one daughter, Paula M. Leonard Townsend of Edgewood, MD; two brothers, Walter “Bud” W. Preston of Bel Air, MD and W. Patrick “Pat” Preston of Edgewood, MD; a sister, Norma P. Kershner of Forest Hill, MD; and six grandchildren, Tia Weaver of Edgewood, MD, Eric Leonard of Colorado, Alicia Weaver and Matthew Weaver of Edgewood, MD, Jessie Leonard of Abingdon, MD, Jillian Leonard of Felton, PA; and greatgrandson, Brenden Leonard of Maryland. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Shirley M. Osterling.
Pallbearers will be Richard Leftridge, Skip Preston, James R. Leonard, Mark Preston, James R. Leonard II, and Grover Kershner. Honorary pallbearer will be Raymun B. Leonard and Ron Grossman.
Contributions may be made to the Bel Air Church of the Nazarene, 2430 Conowingo Rd., Bel Air, MD 21015.
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