She attended St. Jacobs for elementary and TRIAD High School and continued her education by attending Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIU).
She worked at the National Archives and Records Administration and served in many positions throughout her federal career. However, she will be remembered most as the Director of FRC Operations in Ellenwood, GA.
She married Tom Cerame on October 12, 2003.
Her survivors include her husband; Sisters, Lori (Richard) Erwin, Diane Haukapp, Carolyn Haukapp Mamatas; daughters, Chelsea Cerame, Taylor Cerame; Father, Robert Townsend; Dad, Russell Haukapp; 4 nieces and nephews; 3 great nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Visitation for Leanne will be held Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Haisten Funeral Home in McDonough.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.haistenfunerals.com for the Townsend-Cerame family.