Edna Vernell Isom Leonard age 86 of Moneta, Va. and formerly of Galax, Va. passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, August 20, 2009. She was born on June 23, 1923 to the late Luther Isom and Cora Eanes Isom. Other loved ones who went before her were her husband of 62 years, James Oklen Leonard and her daughter, Maggie Lou Leonard Hill; brothers Wayne and Archie Isom and sister, Pearl Bond.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter and family, Darlene Carter and Randy DeHart of Moneta, Va; her grandsons Bryan Hill of Fredricksburg, Keith Hill and wife, Andrea and great grandson Cameron all of Christiansburg, Va.. She is also survived her brother, June Isom of Galax along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to family, she will be greatly missed by many friends from Galax and from her more recent home at Smith Mountain Lake; and by her fellow church members at Mt. Pisgah Church of Christ in Galax and Lake Drive Church of Christ in Vinton.

She treasured her life as wife, mother and homemaker. During her recent battle with cancer her faith was a constant source of comfort. She prayed endlessly and expressed her deep love for her family and her Lord.

The family will receive friends Friday evening from seven until
nine at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be conducted Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 2:00 pm in Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Marvin Williams and Elmer Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Leonard Memorial Church Cemetery.