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Mildred N. Leonard

Mildred N. Leonard, 97, of Huntington, IN, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at 12:10 p.m. at The Heritage of Huntington.

Mrs. Leonard was a 1937 graduate of Huntington High School. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. She had worked for many years at SupeRx and Hook’s drug stores. She was living in California prior to reurning in 1966.

She was born March 14, 1919, in Huntington to George and Emma J.S. Kreiger Telfer. She married Everett E. Hughes on Sept. 18, 1940, in Huntington, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1945, while serving in World War II in Luxembourg, Germany. She married Milton I. Leonard on Aug. 17, 1946, in Wabash, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 25, 1968.

Survivors include three daughters, Linda Smith, of Oak Hill, FL; Jean (Duff) Kandler, of Chico, CA; and Laura (Bill) Zahm, of Huntington; a son, Richard (Connie) Leonard, of Louisville, KY; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

There is no calling or service. Interment will take place at a later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

To sign the online guest registry, visit www.myersfuneralhomes.com.