The family moved to North Dakota for a time and later to Idaho. Here she met and married Kenneth Pinkston in May 21, 1947.
She passed away Monday night, March 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by Paul & Mae Wilson and brothers, Wilber, Bob & Edwin.
Leora is survived by her husband, Kenneth, David (Colleen) Pinkston of Boise, ID, Sharon (Russ) Moyer of Coal Valley, IL, Dale (Linda) Pinkston of Melba, ID, Ron (Janet) Pinkston of Twin Falls, ID, and Sheryl (Phil) Purdum of Puyallup, WA with whom she resided. 12 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.