Muriel Ann Leightner, age 80, of Marshall passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024 under the loving care of her family and hospice. She was born August 20, 1944 in Albion, MI the daughter of Merle and Beryl (Hoyt) Pryor.
Muriel was united in marriage to Richard Leightner, Sr. on May 21, 1960 and he preceded her in death in 1976. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother Allen Pryor and sister Janet Pryor.
Muriel loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed watching TV, sewing, baking, gardening, going for walks and loved getting out in the car for a ride, especially to see the flowers blooming in the spring and the gorgeous colors on the trees that fall brought. Muriel could always be found sporting a pair of flip-flops and was known to be a loving, faithful pet owner who cherished her pets till the end.
Muriel leaves to cherish her memory her five children: Janet (Keith) Layton, Richard (Dawn) Leightner, Jr., Julie Kornmeyer, Katrina Klavon, Timothy (Laura) Leightner, Sr., 18 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, brothers, Bill Pryor, Larry Pryor along with many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
A graveside service for Muriel will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 12PM at Albion Memory Gardens, Albion, MI with Frank Iceberg officiating. The family is being served by J. Kevin Tidd funeral Home, 811 Finley Dr., Albion, MI.
Memorial contributions may be made to the World Wildlife Fund at www.worldwildlife.org
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