Betty Leonard

December 12, 1926 - October 3, 2020

Betty M. Leonard, age 93, of Carleton, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Eaton County Medical Care Facility in Charlotte, Michigan. Born on December 12, 1926 in Denton, Michigan, she was the daughter of Arthur and Hazel (Seymour) Mangus. On October 6, 1944 she married Dale Leonard in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She was employed with Airport High Public Schools as a Cook for 25 years until retiring. Betty was a member of Carleton United Methodist Church, the secretary for the Ash Twp. Seniors and a former Cub Scout Leader. She enjoyed spinning and weaving wool, made rag rugs and loved working in her vegetable garden. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Richard Forest Leonard and her brother DeForrest Mangus, son-law Russ Laverty. She is survived by her daughter, Bonita Laverty; 6 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren 3 great great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at Denton Cemetery on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 12:30 pm. Rev. Taek Kim of Carleton United Methodist Church will officiate the service. Burial will be in Denton Cemetery, Van Buren Twp., Michigan. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Carleton United Methodist Church, Carleton, MI.