Leona Vineyard

1936-2021

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Leona Mae Vineyard, 85, Dixon, passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, in Dixon Nursing and Rehab.
She was born April 5, 1936, to the late Clarence William and Mabel Irene (Whitaker) McKinnon in Dixon.
She was united in marriage to Harold Gene Vineyard Aug. 27, 1952, in Dixon.
Leona was a member of First Baptist Church in Dixon.
She was preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Mabel; son, Michael Gene Vineyard; and sister, Wilma Lee Clark.
Leona is survived by husband of 69 years, Harold Gene Vineyard of their home near Dixon; children, Lois Mae Vineyard of Dixon, Deloris June Vineyard of Jefferson City, Jesse Clarence “ J.C.” Vineyard of Hallsville, Pamela Sue Vineyard of Newburg and Marsha Doyle and husband Duane of Dixon; nine grandchildren with greats and great-greats as well; and sister, Annabelle Deardeuff of Crocker.
The funeral service was held Tuesday, Oct. 12, in Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home chapel in Dixon, with Pastor Jack Caple, First Baptist Church in Dixon, officiating.
Interment was in Williams Cemetery, near Dixon.
Arrangements entrusted to Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home in Dixon. Memorial contributions suggested to the Williams Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.