Ellen Marlene Leigh

Our beloved, Ellen “Marlene” Leigh, age 83, passed into the arms of Jesus, Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Tidewell Hospice, Bradenton, FL. Marlene was born May 8, 1936 in Okeechobee, FL to John W. Allen and Hattie Reaves Allen. She worked at Westminster Manor fka Bradenton Manor for 30 years in the Dietary Department. Marlene is predeceased by her son Donnie (Don) Sylvester Leigh; brothers, Otis Allen and James Allen. She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 65 years Henry W. Leigh; daughter, Donna Marlene Leigh-Tucker (Donald). Sister, June Kelly, and nephew, Dale Kelly. Daughter-in-law, Pam Leigh Riley (Tim). Grandson, Christopher Leigh (Irina), son Steffen. Grandson, Devin Leigh (Heidi), son Jason. Granddaughter, Kristen Novakoski, daughter Zoe.

The memorial service will be held Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2:00pm, at Samoset Church of God, 3615 17th Street Court East, Bradenton, FL 34208, with private interment at Palmetto Cemetery, family only.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: JDRF -Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or

Tidewell Hospice