Leslie was born on February 23, 1946 in Alexandria, Virginia and raised in her beloved New Orleans. She enjoyed many visits back to New Orleans to visit family, friends and “the camp” on Lake Pontchartrain. She and her loving husband, George, built a full life in the Tampa area since their marriage in 1978.
Leslie was an active, lifelong artist in many different mediums such as stained glass, fiber art and artistic quilting. A few of her many activities included Brandon Arts Center, Tampa Art Center and Studio Art Quilt Associates. Her faith and love for Jesus led her to Christ the King Catholic Church where she found her church home. Leslie enjoyed decorating the church for each holiday season and participating in Circle 12. She was a member of the Daytrippers and served on the Hearts for Healing Ministry, Homebound and Hospital Ministries, as a Minister of the Eucharist, and was one of the Angels who assisted Mary Jo Murphy with her Catholic Radio Broadcast. In 2016, she received the “Handmaiden of the Lord” award for her efforts in the church community.
Leslie is preceded in death by her daddy, Fred Probst, Sr., and her mother, Gloria Probst. She is survived by her devoted husband, George Jennings, her daughters, Krista Stamm Hinrichs, Amy Jennings Connors (Gary) and Tracy Jennings Meleski. Leslie was Nana to six loved grandchildren: Grayson Hinrichs, Alden Hinrichs, Chase Meleski, Anna Meleski, Alexa Meleski and Macklin Connors. She is also survived by her brother, Fred Probst, Jr. (Carol), and her nieces, Helen Scott (Malcolm) and Hannah Probst, and two great-nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 2nd at 10 am at Christ the King Catholic Church, 821 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, with a church reception immediately after. A private family internment will follow at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Leslie’s name to Christ the King Catholic Church or Lifepath Hospice/Chapters Health Foundation, 12470 Telecom Dr., Suite 301, Temple Terrace, FL 33637.
