Mary O'Hern Leonard

She attended Hannibal Senior High and Hannibal LaGrange Junior College. She taught school for several years before finishing college at the University of Wyoming. She met her husband, Donald Lee Leonard, at a steak fry in Centennial, Wyoming. They were married February 7, 1954 in Hannibal. Shortly after being married, Don and Mary moved to Alaska where they had a wonderful time traveling in Alaska while it was still a territory.

They then moved to Torrance, California, and began the very busy life of raising their three sons; Scott, Mark, and Greg. The family moved to Littleton, Colorado and enjoyed many summer weekends camping in the Rocky Mountains. They then moved to Palos Verdes, California where the boys were active in sports. This was followed by a short stay in Pittsford, New York where they explored the East Coast. The family then moved back to Palos Verdes before coming to Houston where Mary started her antique business. Mary was also very active in the Nottingham Forest Women's Club.

After the boys graduated from high school and college, Don accepted a short-term assignment in London, England. Mary spent most of her time sight seeing and researching places for them to visit in the British Isles and mainland Europe. Upon retirement, Don and Mary enjoyed many cruises in a number of international locales.

Mary is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, her three sons, and her six grandchildren; Kimberly, Kyle, Travis, Brittany, Sara, and Jared.

A visitation with the family will be on Friday, December 28, 2012, at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Memorial Oaks Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery.