Leah Mae Grennell's Obituary
Leah Mae Grennell, age 89, of Humboldt, KS, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 in Overland Park, KS. Leah was born on October 9, 1927 in Allen County, KS the daughter of Roscoe and Ruth (Weatherbie) Wright.
Leah graduated from Humboldt High School in 1945. On April 1, 1946, Leah married Lee Grennell at the Presbyterian Church in Humboldt, KS.
Leah loved to sit on her front porch swing and read and visit with everyone. She enjoyed playing cards and doing her mission work. She also enjoyed going dancing and would go to Altoona on Saturday nights to dance. Leah enjoyed visiting the nursing homes and entertaining all of the residents. She loved to have fun and could always put a smile on your face. Leah was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Humboldt.
Leah is survived by:
Children:
Mike Grady of Stockton, MO
Judy Goble of Iola, KS
Gail Collins of Thayer, KS
Carol Larson of Humboldt, KS
Brother:
Lee Roy Wright of Cromwell, KY
Sister-in-Law:
Louise Wright
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Leah was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lee and brother, Farley Wright.
Cremation has been requested.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center in Humboldt, KS. Burial will take place at a later date. Leah requested “No weeping or wailing, just remember all the fun times we had, the laughs and stories we’ve told. Wear purple, even if it’s just your socks”. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to the Humboldt Public Library or ACARF and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 908 Central, Humboldt, KS 66748.
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