Shirley Elizabeth Bryant Leichter
Mrs. Shirley Elizabeth Bryant Leichter, age 85, of Covington, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at her residence. She was the wife of the late William Benson “Bill” Leichter who preceded her in death in 2014.
Mrs. Leichter was born January 26, 1938 in Blacksburg, the daughter of the late Walter Lester Bryant and Flora Lawson Bryant. A resident of this area since 1978, she was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her family. Shirley was a member of Iron Gate Baptist Church.
Mrs. Leichter is survived by a son, Ronald Dale Leichter and wife, Crystal; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Leichter Higgins and husband, Mack; three grandchildren, Anthony Dale “Tony” Leichter, Christopher Markham and Shelby Elaine Leichter; a brother, Douglas Bryant of Blacksburg; and a
number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Leichter was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Bryant and Billy Bryant, and a sister, Florence Bryant Snider.
A graveside service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Chris Fisher and Rev. Shane Hiner officiating.
Pallbearers will be Ron Leichter, Mack Higgins, John Lofton, Alan Dale Craft, Chazy Nicely and Christopher Markham.
The family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to American Heart Association, Mid Atlantic Affiliate 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen VA 23060 or the Lion’s Club, 501 Elm Avenue SW Roanoke, VA 24016.
Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; to view Mrs. Leichter’s memorial tribute page, please visit www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.
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