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Tessie “Tweety” Pritchard Leonard, 58, of Lexington, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her home in Lexington, NC. She was born on January 5, 1962 in Sumter, SC to the late Raymond Pritchard and Jean Player Pritchard.
She was loved by many, She never met a stranger that left not feeling special. Our Mom was very special, she was a angelic ray of sunshine. She loved to smile, laugh and always was the life of the party. Mom loved Racing and her Black Pearl Race team. When she was able you would catch her on the their pontoon fishing, and riding on the lake, beach,shagging, listening to music, dancing, enjoying life. She loved Sunflowers, playing cards, reading her bible, and watching movies. She holds a special bond with all four of her grandgirls. She loved them so much they were her “SunShines”.
She lived for Jesus and loved him so much as she leaves this world leaving a message to all whom loved her: John 14:28
“You have heard me say, I am going away and coming back to you. If you loved me, you would rejoice because I said I am going to the Father, for my Father is greater than I. “
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Teri Pritchard Levy.
Tessie is Survived by her husband, Gene Leonard; two daughters, Tezla Lynch Mullins of Salisbury, and Angel Lynch Huneycutt of Albemarle; four grandgirls, Spiriten Rae Bowers “BT”, Karsyn “Kbugg” Mullins of Salisbury, Emily “Best friend” Huneycutt, and Harleyn ‘Sunshine” Hill of Albemarle; one sister, Gwyn Norris of Sumter, SC; two brothers, Ray Pritchard of Sumter, SC, and John Pritchard (Ruth Ann) of Sumter, SC; a brother-in-law, Bruce Levy of Norwood; special best friends, Janice and Larry Thompson; and her fur babies, Logan and Sissy.
The family held a Celebration of Life for her at her daughters home on Sunday May 3,2020. As she wished no service or funeral was held.
The family is receiving friends at the home of Angel Huneycutt, through out this week.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Trellis Hospice, Pruitt Health Hospice, and the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice staff.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Leonard family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Aprilpotter says
I will prayers for u ????
Shannon Fielding says
My heart goes out to all the family. I only knew Tweety through COPD Facebook group, but she was a kind, generous, loving soul. May you find strength and comfort in the difficult days ahead. Shannon Fielding
Lynn Robinson says
So sorry for your loss ????????????
Susan Nichols. says
Heaven has gained an angel. Tweety was a wonderful person inside and out. I will miss her. prayers for all the family.
Sandra Meyer says
May God bless the family’s as Tweety flies into the arms of her Lord.She will
be missed by all of us at COPD and Coffee Smiles.
June Volpe says
She was so special. Seeing her pretty coffee smile made me happy. Even though I never met her I feel like I lost an old friend. So heartbroken when heard of her passing.
Dana Stover, (formerly Dana Wright) says
I am shocked to learn of Tess’s passing. She was a very important part of my life while I was teaching preschool at Central United Methodist Church in Albemarle the 1990s. My heart hurts. My condolences to her family and especially her daughters Taz and Angle who I know were her world.
Chris Burnell says
She was a special lady. I also only knew her thru our copd group on Facebook. But she was my friend. Loved and missed. Fly high my friend.
Bronice Windham says
So sorry for the loss of our sweet beautiful friend Tweety.
She was always so full of life. Never a dull moment.
I’ll always hold our memories close in my mind and heart.
You will be missed.
You are with our Father in Heaven now,no more pain ????
Love you Tweety .
So fly high with the Angels ????
Patricia Steele says
So sorry for your loss praying for you and your family heaven has gain a beautiful angel
Gloria O'Grady says
My heart goes out to Tessie’s family. May God bless and comfort you all. I knew Tessie through our COPD groups and her beautiful morning coffee smiles always cheered me. What a blessing she has been, I will truly miss her. Love and prayers.
Kaye Parker says
I will miss sweet, happy “Tweety”. She was a smile in a scary world and she helped with others pain. I know she will be missed. Praying for the family that will miss her. May God put his loving arms around her family. Remember all her happy days. I am a friend from Facebook and COPD smiles that Tess started.
Kaye V. parker says
I will miss sweet, happy “Tweety”. She was a smile in a scary world and she helped with others pain. I know she will be missed. Praying for the family that will miss her. May God put his loving arms around her family. Remember all her happy days. I am a friend from Facebook and COPD smiles that Tess started.
Patricia Riggs Moore says
My Prayers of love and sympathy to the family. I knew Tessie from the morning coffee and COPD. I love you Tessie. Shine bright angel light.
Lee Hopkins says
Tess was a true kind and kindred spirit. We will miss her so much in our online support groups. Praying for y’all to carry in her Sunshine.
Keith Bullen says
Tess was wonderful! A very loving and good person. I loved her like a sister or friend. Sleep good, Keith
Heidi molleur says
My 1st time meeting Tess was like she had known me forever. She was super sweet,laid back and so full of life. Hearing she passed was very heartbreaking for me not only knowing her but how close I am with her daughter Tez,knowing Tez has to go through this hurts me so much.
Stay strong girls and keep doing what your doing for your mama’s grandbabies.
Helen Ladmer says
Tezla and family. I’m so sorry to hear of your Mother’s death Tezla. Our prayers are with you all. I know she had been sick. Now you know she is at peace and she is healed. Sincerely, Helen Ladmer (Kristen Jackson’s grandmother)
Susan Dolman says
I miss her smile! The sun will always be a little dimmer without her. She captured everyone’s heart that knew her. Heaven is so lucky to have her.
Carol Clark says
What a beautiful lady you’re Mum was, her light will always shine. My deepest condolences to you all at this time. God bless.
Dawn Urquhart says
Words can never express the Smiles, Love & Humor that Tweety brought to everyone In her path. I only knew her from
FB from “COPD Coffee Smiles “ group. I had many long conversations with her, that she made me feel like a life long friend. She always said to me “I Have a Friend in You “. Tweety’s daughters and granddaughters were here ????????????????. The Sun will Always Shine on them She will always live in all of hearts. Love you Gf. Fly high with the angels ????
Joyce Ray says
Bye for now Tweety! I will miss your precious smile each morning on fb copd group. See you in person in heaven!
Steve Cutler says
So sorry for your loss, you will meet again.
Janice Bender says
Tweedy was such a beautiful bright light.her
Smiles laughter always made the mornings brighter.Tweedy loved her daughter’s so much and was so proud of them.i know this is such a huge loss to her family.i am praying for you all .
Debbie dyson says
So sorry for your loss condiondus for you and your family.
Elly Kidd says
So young and beautiful LIFE is a gift