Alma “Leona” Shadle

Mrs. Alma “Leona” Shadle, age 91 of Gainesville, Georgia, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday Afternoon, October 14, 2024 following an extended illness.

Funeral services are schedule for Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Park Riverside Chapel.  Mr. George Lee and Mr. Connor Turpin will officiate.  The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, prior to the service, at Memorial Park Riverside.  Burial will be on Monday, October 21, 2024 in Cane Creek Cemetery in Fairview, North Carolina.

Leona was born March 25, 1933 in Fairview, North Carolina to the late Lewis and Serena Sales Miller.  She worked for over 37 years for the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Consolidated Railroad Corporation (Conrail). Leona was of the non-denominational faith and loved helping others.  Her kindness knew no boundaries. 

Leona is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Charles Lewis & Melissa Shadle of Gainesville, her two precious grandchildren, Eden Grace Shadle and Isaac James Shadle, both of Gainesville.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James Frederick Shadle; siblings, Mary (Miller) Smith, Charles Miller, and Rupert Miller. Leona is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the Beehive Homes of Gainesville and Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center for their fine care of Leona.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.

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