Leona Lake, age 81, of Clarksville, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017, at her residence.
Leona was born February 27, 1936, in the Dotsonville community of Montgomery County, to the late John Abott and Annis Lawrence Riggins Abott. She was also preceded in death by one son, Mark Willoughby; four brothers; and three sisters.
Mrs. Lake was a dedicated homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Clarksville.
A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, March 15, at 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Dr. Felts Dent officiating. Entombment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 15, from 11:00 AM until the hour of service, at the funeral home.
Leona is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Lake; two sons, Robert Willoughby of Clarksville and Mark Lake of Evansville, IN; two daughters, Donna (Scotty) Nasworthy of Kite, GA and Pam (Marshall) Cavin of Clarksville; one sister, Angelean Kelly of Chunchula, AL; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AseraCare Hospice, 1539 Ashland City Road, Suite C, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.