Leona Frederick, 83 of Seattle, passed away June 18, 2020. She was born August 10, 1936 to Helen Johnson and Herman Mills in Galveston, Texas. Leona graduated from Central High School in 1952 and received her Degree in Early Childhood Education from Seattle Central Community College. She was married to Iray Frederick, Sr. for twenty six years, their union produced six children. Leona is survived by one brother, Paul W. Griffin (Connie) of Moscow, Idaho, one Step-son, Iray Frederick, Jr (Betty) of Sacramento, California. Her daughters; Ivy L. Morris, Yvette Denise Carter (Paul) of Seattle, Washington and Monica L. Frederick-Morgan (Anthony) of Beltsville, Maryland. Two sons Jerry R. Frederick and Richard L. Frederick both of Seattle, Washington. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter and son in-law Valerie Joyce and Jerome Wilson of Seattle, Washington; one brother Paul Harris, Jr. (Louise) of San Jose, California. Two great-grandsons; Zakai Frederick-Stephens and Onjeray Devereaux-Hale of Seattle, Washington.
Leona’s work history spanned more than fifty years. As a young woman operating elevators in the historic Seattle Smith Tower to being a pioneer minority non-traditional worker in the Boeing Everett plant. Leona always found ways to blend her love for children and add to her personal growth at the same time. Starting with her in-home daycare, she soon became a pre-school teacher where she assisted in opening low income Child Care Centers in Seattle working with Neighborhood House. Leona held her final position in King County Courts as a Juvenile Correctional Officer all the while mentoring at risk children. Leona was a licensed foster parent for many years helping to raise or reunite dozens of children.
Leona loved to knit, crochet, listening to music and reading. She also loved Board games, crossword puzzles, B-I-N-G-O and a good day at the Casino. Most of all she loved her family. Any occasion that brought family and friends together always brought her the greatest joy. Leona is survived and loved by 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, 1 great-grand dog and many other friends and family members that she touched throughout the years.
Funeral service can be view via an online webcast by clicking on the following link: www.distantlink.com/was.html
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