MOUNT VERNON — Sarah A. Leslie, 91, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at Emeritus at HillenVale, where she was a resident for the past three and a half years.
She was born May 18, 1920, in Hillsdale County, Mich., to the late Harvey and Mayme (Bird) Price. She married Clair R. Leslie, who preceded her in death. She was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hicksville.
She is survived by two sons, Dennis (Nancy) Leslie of Sedalia, Colo., and John Leslie of Stryker; a daughter, Ellen Leslie of Mount Vernon; three grandchildren, Christine Summers, Michelle Roush and John Leslie II; three great-grandchildren, Lauren Roush, Scott Summers and Lindsey Roush; three sisters, Lucille Snyder, Gerry Bowdich and Elinor Spurloch; a brother, Frank Price; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 15 siblings.
There are no services scheduled. A private graveside service will take place at a later date. The Fischer Funeral Home in Danville is handling arrangements; http://www.fischerfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Knox County, 17700 Coshocton Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.
