Lida Raye Williams Leonhardt, 95, of Morganton, passed away on May 29, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese.
She was the daughter to the late Eva Mae Herron Williams and Jesse Williams. She enjoyed life and loved going to the beach. She had many friends. Raye was a Christian and believed in the Lord.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Cecil Leonhardt and her son, James Leonhardt who sadly passed away on December 9, 1966; and sisters, Vida Richardson, Mary Chapman, Margaret Dietz, Ruth Stephens, Bonnie Phillips, and Donnie Plemmons.
Raye is survived by her sisters, Ruby Pons, Sue Bailey, Alice Williams, and Marie Richardson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Burke Memorial Park. Friends may come to Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese during normal business hours to sign the register book.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.
Rex & I were saddened to hear of the passing of Raye, my Sister-in-Law.
Wishing the family strength and Peace.
Rex and Nina Leonhardt Carpenter