Leone passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the age of 87 following a battle with pneumonia. She was a resident of Yuma for over 60 years, working in the citrus and travel industries. Leone volunteered for many years at the YRMC Cancer Resource Center. She enjoyed her weekly Bible study group, playing bingo and going to the movies with friends. She was awarded the ABWA Business Woman of the Year in the early 90s.
She is survived by her son Jerry (Betty), daughters Shirley and Brenda, and sister, Mary Ann Dalrymple. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Leone was preceded in death by her husband, JC McAdams, daughter, Wanda Fischer, and sister, Fauntilla Marliere.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Sunrise Mobile Estates clubhouse, 1950 E. 24th Street.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to Hospice of Yuma, 1824 8th Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364 or the Cancer Resource Center, 2375 Ridgeview Drive, Yuma, AZ 85364.