Syble Joe Leonard

Syble Joe Leonard 92 of Odessa,Tx passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, December 15, 2017. She was born August 10, 1925 to Fred and Linnie Zellars in Cross Plains, Tx. Syble Joe graduated from Cross Plains High School in 1942. She married Cecil Leonard April 9,1943. After Cecil completed his active duty with US Navy, they moved to Odessa, where they raised their four children. Syble Joe was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She began her career at JC Penney’s in 1962 where she worked for 37 years. Syble Joe was honored to be named associate of the year in 1998. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching football and baseball on TV. Most of all she loved the Lord and was a member of Northside Baptist Church for 63 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil on Feb 4, 1963, brothers Herschel Zellars,Hilbert Zellars,Bobby Zellars, Guy Zellars, sisters Nathaline Zellars & Bertha Mae Dunlap. She is survived by sons Paul & wife Patricia Leonard of Krugerville,Tx Gary Leonard of Odessa, daughters Sherry & husband Skippy Morgan of Arlington, Tx, Vicky & husband Jimmy Callaway of Elk City, Ok. brother Horace “Tuffy” Zellars of Odessa grandchildren Lori Jule, Michael Morgan, Robert Leverett, Julie Satterfield, Cory Callaway, Cody Callaway, Tammy Allison , Stephanie Stonecipher & Stacey Leonard and twelve great grandchildren. As well as, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be Monday December 18 from 6-8 PM at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Tuesday December 19 at 2:00 PM at Northside Baptist Church with Clydel Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, family request donations to the charity of your choice.

Services are entrusted to Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home.