Carol J. Leonard was born November 12, 1946 to the late William A. Leonard and Dorothy Robison Leonard in Cranesville, Pennsylvania. She attended Conneaut Valley High School and graduated in 1964. Carol spent most of her professional life working in the food industry as a groceries supply representative to military bases. She retired at the age of 69.

She was diagnosed with vascular dementia shortly thereafter and battled the disease for eight years. She was cared for comfortably in her home in Sanford, Florida. Carol passed peacefully without any additional suffering on October 3, 2024.

Carol is survived by Marcia Newsome, partner 30 years; Bette Morris, sister, Orlando, FL; Tammy Kinnett, niece, Orlando, FL; Daisy Kinnett, great niece, Orlando, FL; Hunter Kinnett, great nephew, Orlando, FL; Matthew Leonard, nephew, Sanford, FL; Kaitlyn Leonard, great niece, Sanford, FL; Connor Leonard, great nephew, Sanford, FL; Sarah Gay, niece, Richmond, VA; Kenny Leonard, nephew, Albuquerque NM; Nicki Leonard, great nephew, Hutchinson, KS; Shelly Killallee, niece, Charlotte, NC; Joslyn Killalle, great niece, Charlotte, NC; JJ Killallee, great nephew, Charlotte, NC; Billy Leonard, nephew, Ely, NV; Barry Leonard, nephew, Sarasota, FL.

Carol was preceded in death by Bill Leonard, brother; Bob Leonard, brother; and Larry Leonard, brother.

Carol had a joy for life; she always seemed to have fun in whatever she was doing. She deeply loved her family, music, and animals. Carol would never miss a family gathering, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Carol would have music playing constantly; she watched the Eras Concert and would smile up to her last breath. Carol always had at least one cat and one dog. Recently, Izzy, Socks, and Dinge brought her comfort and love. She was never alone, one of them or all of them, would lay with her when she was no longer able to walk. Carol knew she was loved by her family, friends, and animals; she will be missed. She rests in peace.

There will be a celebration of her life gathering on Saturday, November 16 at 11:30am at Parkside Fellowship Church of Nazarene, 200 N. Wayman Street, Longwood, FL.