Born in Alice, Ohio, she moved to the Treasure Coast 35 years ago.
A first grade teacher for 35 years, Leah retired from the Worthington School system in Ohio.
A proud member of the French Colony DAR in Ohio and an Associate member of the Halpatiokee Chapter of the DAR in Florida, Leah loved researching genealogy. She continued her love of teaching and learning with her weekly Bible study.
Leah is survived by her daughter, Kristal Wion Eckhardt (Peter Eckhardt), her granddaughter, Kathryn Leah Eckhardt, her grandsons, Joshua Eckhardt (Susan Eckhardt) and Aaron Eckhardt, great-grandchildren, Eli and Luca Eckhardt, and one brother, Tommy Thompson.
Leah was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bob "Smokey" Wion, her parents, Von and Cecile Thompson, her brothers, Joe and Lon Thompson, and her sister, Bess Wilson.
A Memorial Service will be held on May 9, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Stuart Congregational Church Chapel in Stuart, FL 3110 SE Aster Lane. A light reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Leah's name may be made to Stuart Congregational Church.
Please sign her online guestbook at www.aycockfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart FL.
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