Leona B. Anderson

Following graduation from Warren High School, Leona achieved her associate’s degree from Jamestown Business College. She spent her years as the well-known customer service greeter at Time Warner Cable, residing in Jamestown, for over 60 years. Proto Tool also called her a faithful employee.

Known as “little grandma” standing at 4 feet 9 inches tall, Leona was family-oriented and enjoyed many family picnics. She passed on her adoration for milk and cookies every night without fail. A beautiful high soprano, Leona attended the Warren Conservatory of Music. She also belonged to the former Stillwater United Methodist Church, where she shared her musical abilities.

Leona adored dogs. She belonged to the Lake Erie/Allegany Siberian Husky Club; further, she spent many years showing dogs at dog shows. Her huskies were sometimes the lead dogs in many sled racing competitions.

Chautauqua Adult Day Care offered Leona countless days of joy and satisfaction. The family is beyond grateful for the care they extended. So too, deep thanks for the friendships and phenomenal care given to Leona throughout her time at Heritage Park.

Dorian’s Salon, specifically Babe, Sharon, and Debbie, will forever be cherished by Leona’s family for the weekly hairdos they gave her for over 60 years.

Leona’s legacy will continue on through her daughter, Deborah (David) Gorman of Jamestown; her granddaughter, Danielle (Robert Polanski) Gorman of Jamestown; her sister, Coletta (Albert) Adcock of CA; her nieces, Michelle Adcock of CA and Sherril (Larry) Ingram of Pittsburgh; her nephews, Deryl (Pam) Larsen of FL and Barry (Janet) Larsen of Jamestown; her great-nieces, Nick Wilkinson, Erin (Chad) Isanhart, and Erica (Scott) West; her great-nephew, Christopher Ingram; many great great-nieces and nephews; as well as her beloved friend, Ann Loverme.

Besides her parents, Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, whom she married Sept. 6, 1952, and who passed away Sept. 26, 2008; her grandson, David B. Gorman who passed away Aug. 10, 2020; her sister, Valeda Larsen; her niece, Connie Stevens, her nephew, David Adcock; and her brother-in-law, Wilbur Larsen.

The graveside service for Leona will be at Lake View Cemetery this summer. Leona’s nephew, Reverend Deryl Larsen, will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chautauqua Adult Day Care, 358 E. Fifth St., Jamestown, NY 14701, to the Fluvanna Fire Department, 3565 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, NY 14701, or to the Chautauqua Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, NY 14701.

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