Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 9th at Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home Sedgefield Chapel. Committal services will follow at Guilford Memorial Park.
All who met Leola were immediately attracted to her sweet smile and outgoing personality. Leola was a Baptist and served as pianist for several churches over the years. She was passionate about gospel music and accompanied a number of gospel groups. She composed gospel songs and had ten published.
Leola was retired from Carolina Steel. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Leola is survived by her daughters: Wanda K. Gatlin of Greensboro, Judy G. Hoberg (Dale) of Gainesville, GA, sisters: Jewel S. Bouldin (Hal) and Faye Greeson, all of Greensboro, grandchildren; April Warnock, Abby Meskill, Kelly Coston as well as 5 great-grandchildren and her special friend, James Wilson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Home Care and Hospice, 147 MacArthur St. #A, Asheboro, NC 27203.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.