Mona Read Evans, a beloved mother and friend peacefully passed from this world on September 12, 2021, at age 85. Her daughters Janet Renfroe, Barbara Leighty, Carolyn Renfroe, and Marcia Singleton; her grandchildren James Grant (Heather), Christopher Leighty (Jennifer Diaz), and Amanda Leighty (Cole Isaacs); and her great grand-children Anthony, Jordan, and Seth were her world and she loved them dearly. Mona’s focus all her life was to love and care for her family with unlimited measure.
Mona was preceded in death by her loving mother, Marie Harper Read; her beloved daughters, Janet Renfroe and Carolyn Renfroe; her cherished siblings, Sarah Martin, Lewis Read, Joseph Read, James Read, Ronald Read, Ruby Scott; and her son-in-law Michael Leighty, whom she loved as a son.
Mona was a member of the Havana and Quincy Eastern Star Chapters and enjoyed many years of service with her friends in the Chapters. She was also an avid reader, loved flowers and gardening, enjoyed crocheting, needle work, and crossword and puzzle books.
Mona first retired from the National Education Association and later retired from the State of Florida as an accountant.
A life-long resident of Florida, Mona was born and raised in Orlando, and lived in Melbourne, Tallahassee, and Havana through her adult life.
There will not be a funeral or public memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 or the Gadsden County Humane Society, PO Box 1268, Havana, FL 32333.
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