Leona Micitto Spruel

Leona Micitto Lewis Spruel, age 96, daughter of the late Leon Micitto and Mary Johnson Micitto Wheeler, slipped away quietly into eternal rest on Monday, May 31, 2010. Born March 8, 1914 in Lakeland, Louisiana, she was one of eight children and received the Lord as her savior at the early age of 10.

After she relocated to Hampton to live with her son and daughter-in-law, she became a devoted member and Deaconess of Antioch Baptist Church of Hampton, pastured by Rev. Raymond L. Lassiter, Jr.

Preceding her in rest is her husband Andrew Spruel and grandson, John Daniel Lewis, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memories her son and daughter-in-law, John D. and Diedra M. Lewis; grandson, Daniel O. Lewis; nephews, Wilbert, Larry, and Ray Ferdinand of Louisiana; nieces, Martha L. McQuillon and Ann Bynum of California; and a number of grand nephews, nieces, and a host of family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon, June 6, 2010, from 3:30 to 5:30, at Parklawn – Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will be held Monday morning, June 7, 2010, at 11:00, at Antioch Baptist Church, 1563 Old Bukroe Road, Hampton. Interment will be in Parklawn Memorial Park.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn – Wood Funeral Home, 2552 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.