She was born November 18, 1942 in Pana, IL to Benjamin and Laura (Logan) Harmston. She married Lorenzo “Ren” R. Pence November 18, 1961 in Pana, IL. He preceded her in death on January 8, 2006.
Survivors include her children, Rhonda (Christopher) Inman of Peoria, IL, R. Keith (Susan) Pence of Rochester, NY, Tony (Joann) Pence of Peoria, IL and Barbara Fawcett-Pence of Bartonville, IL; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; siblings, Rachel Otts of Washington, IL, Mary Elliott of Pana, IL, Janice Ramsey of Pana, IL and Larry Harmston of Pana, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings, Judy Cole, David Harmston and Norma Barrish.
Leona was a dedicated loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an accomplished author who encouraged others to share and explore their creativity through writing and mentoring through Writers Village University.
She was a wonderful storyteller, and was quite the prankster. She especially loved her dogs.
Per her wishes, there will be no visitation. A celebration of Leona’s life will be held at a later date.
Inurnment will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, IL.
Online condolences may be made to the family through www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com
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