Leila Ruth Chauncey – 81
Of Lakeland, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009 in the Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta after a brief illness. She was born December 15, 1927 in Brooks County to the late Charlie Jefferson and Susie Elizabeth Morrell Monk. She was a housewife and Baptist by faith. Proceeded in death by her husband James Lester Chauncey, Sr., two daughters, Myrtle Lee Exum and Ruby Lee Bentley, and a sister Lois Monk.
Survivors include:
2 Daughters Mattie Molder Lakeland, GA
Peggy Bennett Lakeland, GA
2 Sons Charles Chauncey Lakeland, GA
J.L. Chauncey, Jr. Fitzgerald, GA
5 Sisters Mattie Lou Woods Tifton, GA
Versey Lee Lovell Crawfordville, FL
Hazel Lord Florida
Floyce Stewart Irmo, SC
Flora Mae Bridges Crossett, Ark
3 Brothers Charles Monk, Jr. Nashville, GA
Bill Monk Blackshear, GA
Alex Frazier Columbus, GA
13 Grandchildren
26 Great Grandchildren
A number of Nieces and Nephews
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday July 17, 2009 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial following in Greenlawn Cemetery in Lakeland, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 6-8 p.m.