She was raised in Iowa, La and graduated from Iowa High School. She was married to Herman Warren David for 54 years. Leora loved to dance, sing, cook, garden, and enjoyed outdoor activities. She lived an example of goodness. She was prayerful, kind, and enjoyed serving others. She demonstrated a positive attitude, always hopeful and trusting in God. Leora was devoted to her Catholic faith and family.
Leora is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Herman Warren David; grandson, Warren David; daughter in-law, Juanita David.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Mitchell David (Charlotte), John David ( Stephanie), Kathryn Ledoux (Ray), Elizabeth Pellerin, Cindy Courville (Reggie), Philip David, and Rafe David (Mary) all of Lake Charles, La; twenty one grandchildren, Luke, Seth, Ryan, Beth, Jenny, Warren, Cory, Allison, Laura, Paul, Rachel, Ann, Clifford, Christa, Katie, Halie, Brooke, Madison, Dean, Melissa, Rafe Jr.; numerous great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Visitation will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Friday September 6, 2019 from 4pm until 8pm with a Rosary service at 6pm. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Saturday at 8am until time of departure to the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lacassine, La. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10am at the church with Father Rojo officiating. Burial will follow in Lacassine Cemetery.
The David family would like to extend their thanks to the staff and nurses at Brookdale retirement community and The Guardian Assisted living facility, for their devoted and loving care.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com for the David family.
