Obituary of Leona C. Jernigan

In loving memory: Leona Carol Jernigan April 4, 1956-July 15, 2010 Leona loved her family and the Lord with all of her heart. She was the strength for others And there for everyone who knew her. I’M FREE Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I’m following the path God laid for me, I took His hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play . Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much. Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief. Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me God wanted me now, He set me free. Author unknown In loving memory of our beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, Leona C. Jernigan who was welcomed into Heaven on July 15, 2010. Leona was born In Walla Walla, Washington April 4, 1956 she fought a tough battle with cancer. She lived in the same house for 23 years with her husband. She graduated from Elma High School in 1974. She was married to Randy Starks until his death in 1983. She got re-married to Brian Jernigan in July 1985 in Elma, Washington. Leona was an avid Quilter, crocheter, knitter; she always had a project going. She worked in many different aspects of Retail, she worked recently at Elma Variety Store until she became unable to work. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Some other hobbies were fishing and bowling. She was the secretary of the Sharon Grange for 13 years, and the secretary for the bowling league. She is survived by her loving husband Brian E. Jernigan; her children, Matthew K. Jernigan (Kimmie) TN, Greg T. Jernigan Ak. (Rachel), Corey A. Jernigan Ak. (Lindsey), Rebecca L. Stout CA. (Eric), April J. Cox WA. (Brian), Crystal D. Hardy CA. (Kai). She has 3 brothers, Eldon Wiltsey (Lisa), William Wiltsey (Leaine), Dominic Wiltsey ( Jade), and 2 sisters, Melody Damron (Phil), Cynthia Prince(Keith). She has numerous nieces and nephews, and 15 grandchildren. She was loved by many and will be missed. Memorial donations can be sent to: Sharon Grange 80 Riding Road Oakville WA. 98568 Please leave condolences by clicking on "View Guestbook" below.