Bernice Leek's Obituary
Bernice (Fowler) Leek, age 90 of Knoxville, Iowa, formerly of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Homestead Assisted Living and Memory Care in Knoxville, Iowa.
Bernice was born in Cincinnati, Iowa to Ben and Edna Fowler on January 5, 1926. She moved to Centerville, Iowa with her family at a young age. She was united in marriage to Eldon Leek on January 18, 1947. From this union, two children were born, Linda and Mark.
Bernice was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ, and enjoyed volunteering as a Sunday school teacher. She also sang with a group of women called 'Young As You Feel', in nursing homes and hospitals. She worked in department stores, and spent years waitressing as well.
Bernice is survived by her two children, Linda (Mike ) Musick of Knoxville, Iowa and Mark (Faith) Leek of Shelbyville, Tennessee; four grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; her sister Margie Scott of Indiana; brothers, Ron Fowler of Nebraska, and Wayne Fowler of California; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Leek; her parents, Ben and Edna Fowler; her brothers, Donnie, Junior, Max, and Harold Fowler; her sisters, Maxine Malette, Irene Stokloss, and Helen Tripi.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Friday, November 18, 2016 at Lange Funeral Home in Centerville with Pastor Jerry Weller officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Centerville. A visitation will take place from 12:30PM-2:00PM on Friday, November 18, 2016. Memorials have been established to the Church of Christ and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville. Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.
Visitation
2016-11-18 12:30:00
14:00:00
Lange Funeral Home & Crematory
1900 South 18th St
Centerville
IA
52544
Funeral Service
2016-11-18 14:00:00
Lange Funeral Home & Crematory
1900 South 18th St
Centerville
IA
52544
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