Leona M. Mason

Lewistown- Leona M. Mason, 67 of rural Lewistown passed away at 3:00 PM Saturday July 4, 2015 at Graham Hospital in Canton.

She was born January 25, 1948 at rural Kilbourne, IL; the daughter of Jesse L. and Nile (Newman) Beaver Sr. She married Gary Mason on July 20, 1991 at Havana. He survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Dawn Taylor, and Chris Taylor both of Lewistown, two step daughters, Tina (Rod) Boggs of Havana, and Joleen (Charles) Hoff of Springfield, one step son, Mike Mason of Springfield, one brother Jesse (DeEtt) Beaver Jr. of Walker, LA; a brother-in-law, Robert Penny of Denham Springs, LA; five grandchildren, Tyler Taylor, Jenna Taylor, Destiny Linnertz, Anthony White, and Kieth Merlenbach, one step granddaughter, Tonya (Eric) Jones, four great grandchildren, and three step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and three sisters, Judy Penny, Joyce DeMott, and Trudy Dupre.

Leona was a homemaker and was also a caregiver at Broadway Arms in Lewistown and in the Fulton County area for many years. She was a member of Waterford Union Church at rural Lewistown. Leona was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday July 8th at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with Pastor Mike Floyd officiating. Burial will be in Waterford Cemetery at rural Lewistown. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Tuesday July 7th at the memorial home. Memorial contributions may be made to Waterford Union Church. Online condolences may be made at www.henrylange.com.