Leona Dennis Tiffany

Lee (Leona) Tiffany was born December 1, 1938 and departed this life peacefully June 19, 2021. Born in Oklahoma City, grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and lived her adult life in Pueblo, Colorado. She was raised by her mother Leona Warren. When Lee came to Colorado in pursuit of her nursing degree, she met Bill Tiffany, the love of her life. They were married August 8, 1959 and raised four children, Debra, Diana (Annie), Cliff, and Loretta. She was a devoted, kind, loving and supportive momma. As an RN, Lee worked many years, in many different aspects of nursing. In 2009, towards the end of her career, she was a recipient of Colorado’s highest nursing award, The Colorado Nightingale Luminary Award. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill Tiffany, mother Leona Warren, infant daughter Tamara Jean. She is survived by her children: Debra (Ron) Higgins of Casper WY, Diana (Rick) Hardy of Pueblo, Cliff (Maddy) Tiffany of Pueblo, and Loretta (Greg) Spurgeon of Firestone, CO. Also Survived by several grandchildren, Scott Reno (Melissa), Kyle Reno (Tina), Tiffany (Logan) Sinks, Chris (Tanya) Hardy, Cassandra (Dustin) Hardy, Cori (Gannon) Kyle, Laura Higgins, Jessica (Norman) Cardinal. Ian Higgins, Sean Tiffany, Eric Tiffany (Leah), Amanda Childs (Nick Penberthy), Michael Holcomb (Robin), Stephen Holcomb (Halli), and Zechariah Spurgeon. She left a passel of great grandchildren as well. Gwen Gray-Reno, Cora Gray-Reno,, Teonya Gomez, Elaena Cardinal, Knekola Holcomb, Carter Holcomb, Ella Rae Tiffany, Parker Penberthy, Carson Curran, Kira hardy. She also leaves behind her brothers-in-law, Don Tiffany, Richard (Joyce) Tiffany, Tom Tiffany, all her precious nieces and nephews, and too many dear friends to name. If you knew Lee Tiffany, you know what it felt like to be loved by the best. She will be missed dearly.

A special thanks to all those at Primrose Retirement Community of Pueblo. You all helped to make Momma’s last years wonderful. You are all loved and appreciated. A special thanks goes out to Bristol Hospice of Pueblo. Your support in unforgettable.

In Lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to either Primrose Retirement Community – Resident Counsel or Bristol Hospice of Pueblo. Also feel free to invest into your own family – go to dinner, go to a movie, and make a memory. Momma would love that the most.

A Memorial Gathering Open House to celebrate Lee Tiffany’s life will be held August 7, 2021 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Willie G’s BBQ 1123 W 13th Street, Pueblo, CO. Please bring a story or two, a picture or two, and a hug or two.