Lynda Leasure

WILMINGTON—Lynda Jane Leasure, 65, of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 in Joliet, IL.
Lynda was born Aug. 23, 1951 in Gadsden, TN and grew up in Ridgley, TN. She moved to Coal City, IL in 1970 where she met Kenny Leasure, whom she married on Oct. 29, 1971. Lynda was residing in Ritchie, IL until her passing.
Lynda enjoyed gardening, cooking and canning; took pleasure in being outdoors and riding motorcycles with her husband, and also enjoyed playing Bingo and lottery from time to time. She loved watching movies and singing karaoke with her friends. Lynda was a very kind, thoughtful and goodhearted person.
She is survived by her husband, Kenny; her son, Anthony (Carin) Leasure of New Lenox; two sisters, Dorothy Abbott of San Antonio, TX and Mary Ann Aimone of Braidwood, IL; four brothers: Lenord Pritchard of Parsons, TN; Jay Pritchard of Wilmington, Dale Pritchard of Coal City and Johnny Pritchard of Madison, TN, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Lynda was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Elsie Pritchard; one son, David Lynn Leasure; one sister, Betty Janis and five brothers: Wayne Pritchard, Jimmy Pritchard, Bobby Pritchard, Jerry Pritchard and Joe Pritchard.
Visitation was held Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 E. Kahler Rd. in Wilmington. Cremation rites were accorded following the visitation, and a private family inurnment will be in Wesley Cemetery in Ritchie.
Family and friends may sign the guest book or share Lynda’s memorial page online by logging onto www.BaskervilleFuneral.com.
Services and cremation arrangements were made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington.