She was born on March 12, 1938 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Mark and Reba Buie.
Leona married Edward Mattoon, Jr. on October 2, 1954; they shared 59 years of marriage prior to his passing on February 14, 2013.
She was a bus driver for Peoria Unified School District for 21 years until her retirement.
Leona is survived by a daughter Grace May, five grandchildren Donna Hauser, John Roberts, Patrick Bullock, Jr., Edward Bullock and Stephanie Bullock, seven great grandchildren Casey Marion, Matthew Marion, Alex Bugsh, Ericka Roberts, Havoc Roberts, Noah Edward Bullock & Vyctoria Addison Bullock and son-in-law Patrick Bullock, Sr.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by daughter Victoria Bullock and son-in-law George May.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 6-8PM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 10:30AM burial will follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 13050 N 103rd Ave B, Sun City, AZ 85351.
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