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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Anna Leonard, 86 years old, born on March 13, 1926, and passed away on September 5, 2012. We will remember her forever.
March 13, 2018
March 13, 2018
Happy 92nd Birthday Grammy!! I think of you and miss you every day!! I know you are always watching over us and can see the kids grow. But I wish you were here to witness it. I LOVE YOU Grammy!!
September 5, 2017
September 5, 2017
Gram, it's been 5 years since you left us. I miss you every day. I constantly find myself thinking-"I need to tell Gram...." I wish you were here in person to see the kids growing up. You would get a kick out of each of them for various reasons. I love you so much! XOXO Your Baby.
March 13, 2017
March 13, 2017
Happy 91st Birthday Grammy! I miss you every minute of every day. I know you hear everything I tell you. My children have so many of your traits; and that makes me so happy. We LOVE you!!! XOXOXO
September 5, 2016
September 5, 2016
Gram, it's been 4 years since you were called home. I miss you every day. I know you are watching over all of us. The kids have so much of you in them. I see it all the time. I know you talk to me through them; and I'm thankful for that. I LOVE YOU! XOXO
March 13, 2016
March 13, 2016
Happy 90th Grammy! Thank you for helping me pass my test yesterday. I miss you every day! Olivia is your mini. We often call her GG, because you are here with us in those moments. I love that I will always have a part of you with me....Forever. As you know Wade got an award for memorizing a bible scripture. He loves scripture. I know you will appreciate that. You know so many things, but Kane is getting married to a girl that loves him unconditionally, and they will be having a baby in September. Riley is looking at going into the Military when he graduates. We're so proud of our children. I wish you were here to see them grow. But I know you are watching over us from a better place. I LOVE YOU GRAM!
March 14, 2015
March 14, 2015
Happy Belated Birthday Gram. I didn't forget. I just didn't get on here. Spent the day at the hospital with Mom. Of course you know what happened. She gets to come home today. Thank God she's going to be ok. You are 89 years young now. We were reminiscing on how smart you were. You knew all the Latin names for flowers and all the names of birds. How at 79 you were driving back and forth to Erie to care for the boys. And when you rode their scooter. You are very special. I miss you every day! I see so much of you in Livvy. She's going to do amazing things. I LOVE YOU GRAM!!! XOXO. Your Baby Doll.
September 5, 2014
September 5, 2014
Grammy,
  It is almost 2 years ago that you left this earth. I won't say you left us, because your spirit lives on in all of us. I think of you every day. I find myself saying, "I need to tell Gram......." all the time. I constantly reach for the phone, only to realize you will not answer the call. I know you are watching over all of us. I see you so many times in the kids. Kane has your stubborn streak. Riley has your quick wit. Wade has your inquisitive nature. Livvy has your spunk. I'm glad they have so much of you in them. I love you!!!!!! Dana Baby XOXOXO
March 14, 2014
March 14, 2014
Gram, I didn't forget your birthday yesterday. We celebrated with cupcakes. 88 years young, you would have been. I think of you every day. Kane got a tatoo on his arm in honor of you. It is a pink rose (pink because you were a breast cancer survivor) with an eye in the middle. He said the eye is you watching over him. And there is a ribbon with the date of your passing at the bottom. Even Tony likes it and understands why he got it. Please continue to watch over all of us. We love and miss you!
Dana Baby!
September 5, 2013
September 5, 2013
A year ago today you, a wonderful woman, left this Earth to live in Heaven! There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you and miss you. Even looking at houses I have thought, "Gram won't be able to get up these steps." Then I remember you won't be crossing that threshold. But I know you will live on in our hearts. I LOVE YOU Grammy!!
March 13, 2013
March 13, 2013
Happy Birthday Gram!! 87 years ago today a WONDERFUL person was born! There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you in some way. Many times I think of something I want to tell you and then remember you aren't here. So I tell you anyway. I LOVE and MISS you!!!
March 13, 2013
March 13, 2013
Happy Birthday Grandma! I hope you are having a good time dancing in your pretty red heels! I love and miss you so much. Continue to watch over us. Happy Birthday! XOXO
Janice
February 14, 2013
February 14, 2013
Happy Valentine's day Grammy! I love and miss you. Livvy looks at her family tree picture every night before bed; and recently hs become fascinated with the photo of you holding her.
XOXO
February 10, 2013
February 10, 2013
Grammy,
  On Wednesday we were driving and Wade said, "I see Grandma's cloud!" He talks about how he can see you and you are smiling. I love that he sees you and remembers. At meal time he reminds us that you told him to take a bite, then take a drink, etc. etc. He was so little when you told him that. He misses you. We love & miss you!
February 5, 2013
February 5, 2013
Grandma,
I miss you and think of you all the time. I can't wait for spring because I plan on growing a Grandma Anna Flower Garden for you since you loved flowers. I love you so much...
February 2, 2013
February 2, 2013
Anne, was a wonderful women, she was a great grandmother to all her grandchildren and even those she adopted as you her grandchildren. She will be missed, I know my mom missed her so much when she moved away.
January 20, 2013
January 20, 2013
Gram, I miss you every day! I know you are watching over us and I feel your presence often. I know God needed a special angel to care for the babies in Heaven, and that's why he took you from us. I LOVE YOU! Dana Baby XOXOXO.

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March 13, 2018
March 13, 2018
Happy 92nd Birthday Grammy!! I think of you and miss you every day!! I know you are always watching over us and can see the kids grow. But I wish you were here to witness it. I LOVE YOU Grammy!!
September 5, 2017
September 5, 2017
Gram, it's been 5 years since you left us. I miss you every day. I constantly find myself thinking-"I need to tell Gram...." I wish you were here in person to see the kids growing up. You would get a kick out of each of them for various reasons. I love you so much! XOXO Your Baby.
March 13, 2017
March 13, 2017
Happy 91st Birthday Grammy! I miss you every minute of every day. I know you hear everything I tell you. My children have so many of your traits; and that makes me so happy. We LOVE you!!! XOXOXO
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January 31, 2013

I spent a lot of time with Gram and Bump on the farm.  I remember helping Gram with gardening, canning, and cooking (even though I didn't quite learn the art of it).  Gram would take us kids down to the Creek (pronounced Crick) for wading.  When were weren't driving to "town" (Oil City or Titusville) we would watch Sesame Street, Captain Kangaroo, and Mister Rogers during the day.  Then it was the news, Dallas, Knots Landing, and Falcon Crest at night.  When we did go to "town" she would treat us to McDonald's; then it was off to the tavern to meet up with Bump.  She would buy me blue popsicles or cheese puffs and a pop.  Then she would give me money to play shuffleboard.  We would visit Bill and Maude Hillard and all the campers that came up from Pittsburgh.  We would put up plastic eggs on the tree in the back yard for Easter, and decorate the front window for Christmas to include a silver tree and window clings.  Gram always made chocolate cupcakes with white icing and would freeze them for when us kids would visit.  She always had RC Cola on hand as well.  I used to listen to her record player/radio and would often take a nap curled up beside it.  I loved playing with her jewelry box that played Lara's theme from her all time favorite movie, Dr. Zhivago.  I had the pianist play it at my wedding.  Gram taught me how to crochet when I was very young; and I am so glad I learned.  She loved to crochet and do cross stitching.  Her work was unsurpassable, she did it to perfection.  Granddad loved to drive Gram nuts, and I was always game.  When I was little I told Gram that she was going to babysit for me when I had kids.  She said, "The Hell I will.  No way, you're it!"  I wouldn't change a minute of my childhood, because I fortunate enough to spend it with Gram.  I learned so much.

In 1993 after her double mastectomy, she came to live with me and help raise my first child, Kane.  She said at that time, "Out of the mouths of babes", because my prophecy had come true.   In the time she lived with us, she was present for 2 heart surgeries.  I don't know what I would have done without her.  In some ways, Kane was more her baby~.  She needed to be needed, and boy did I need her.  She was there for mine and Tony's courtship; and helped me pick out my Wedding dress.  I love those memories.  She came back and forth several times over the years; and was back when we had our second child, Riley.  She came back for the arrival of my third and fourth, Wade and Olivia as well, but for a shorter visit.  She wanted to stay and babysit for us, but realized her limitations at 82 and 85.  Tony often says that I tricked him.  The house was always clean and there was always a good meal.  I tell him, "I didn't trick you, Gram lived with me/us."  He misses her cooking to this day.  They didn't always see eye to eye, but it was because they were both stubborn.  You will never meet a more opinionated or hard headed person than Gram.  But when she loved, she loved with her entire being and heart.  If you crossed her or someone she loved, you were on her shit list (and it was hard to get off that list.)  I am so glad my children got to know their Great Grandmother.  She loved them unconditionally.

Gram was always there when you needed to talk.  I miss her voice.  During her last days she said to me, "Don't cry for me baby, I'm ok and at peace with dying."  I told her, "I'm not crying for you; I'm crying for me."  I continue to cry for all that was lost with her death.  You don't realize how much someone means to you until they are gone.

Gram was a wonderful, loving, and generous person.  I miss her every day. 

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