Aileen Wiggins Leatherwood
September 10, 1926 ~ September 26, 2016
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Aileen Elizabeth Wiggins Leatherwood, 90, of Candler, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016, at the Aston Park Health Care Center.
She was born on September 10, 1926, in Canton to Maggie and Abram "Bryan" Wiggins.
Aileen graduated from Candler High School and Blanton's Business College. She retired from American Enka/BASF where she worked in the treasurer's department.
She was active in her community, participating in the Home Demonstration Club, and serving as President of Candler Elementary and Enka High School Parent Teacher Associations. She also volunteered for many years at ABCCM, served as treasurer for the Enka Lake Club for several years, and was secretary for the local chapter of the Good Sam Club.
She was an active member of Montmorenci United Methodist Church, where she assisted with Bible School, founded and taught the young adult class, sang in the choir, served in various offices of United Methodist Women, and on the administrative board of the church. She loved her church family.
Aileen was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Fred and Claude Wiggins. She leaves behind her husband of 70 plus years, Glenn Joseph Leatherwood; her three children, Glenda Patterson (Dan), Tom Leatherwood (Cyndee) and William "Bill" Leatherwood (Gloria); 13 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves her sister, Ruth Curry and several nieces and nephews, as well as a community of wonderful neighbors.
Her family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday at Montmorenci United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Karen Kurtz officiating. Private interment will take place at Greenhill Cemetery, Waynesville.
Her family asks that memorials be made to Montmorenci United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 610, Candler, NC 28715.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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She will never be gone. She is part of you and will always be with you. You can only rejoice that you were affiliated with this wonderful person named Aileen.
Sending much love, Glenda and Dan, and prayers for peace and comfort for you, your Dad, and all the rest of your family. May the wealth of sweet memories help ease your pain in the coming days.
We are so sorry for your loss and praying for peace for each of you during this sad time
Glenda, Tom, family and friends, we are sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers..
Glenda and Dan, we are so sorry for your loss. May your many fond memories give you peace and comfort during this time of grief. We are sending warm hugs and much love as you celebrate the life of a most remarkable woman. She will always be in your heart.
What a legacy of love this precious woman has left behind for us to remember! I know that who I am today is because of who she was, and the fact that she always believed in me when I did not seem able to believe in myself.
She loved me and my family, and nurtured and guided us when we needed help knowing her Lord and Savior. She was and is so beautiful. I am sorry for all of our loss, and especially for yours, Glenn, Glenda, Tom, and Bill, for the world as we know it on this side, is much diminished.
You are always close in my thoughts and prayers, but I lift you all higher in love today.
Glenn
So very sorry to read of Eileen’s passing. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Frank Scott
Retired Enka Nylon Plant Manager
Glenda,
I’m very sorry for the loss of your mother. I have many fond memories of her while I was organist at Montmorenci. Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Our prayers are with you, Glenda and Dan. Always remember that ‘…underneath are the Everlasting Arms’ (Deuteronomy 33:27, King James Version).
So sorry for your loss of this loving and caring woman. Sending prayers to the whole family for healing.
Glenn and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Aileen, She was a wonderful, caring and very special Lady. All of the years being around you two and your family at Enka Lake Club was some of our best memories as ELC Manager. We always looked forward to seeing you on Wednesdays and at Sunday Buffets. She had a smile that when she walked in it made us feel good. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Glenn and family, so sorry to hear of your loss of Aileen. I considered her a dear friend for many years at Montmorenci. She was a great lady and will be truly missed.
My deepest sympathy to Glenn and family.
Glenn and family, so sorry for the loss of Aileen. It has not been too terribly long since we waited in line with you two at Fatz one sunday. Your family has always been special to us. You will be in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. Howard & Willene Wise
So sorry for your loss. Will be praying for all of you.
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of Aileen. She was a wonderful lady and mother. I can remember coming to Aunt Maggie’s house on Wiggins Road to the family reunions that she and Aileen would host. We will be holding each of you close in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
Bill and Paulette Buchanan, and Christine Buchanan
I am sorry for your loss. I know you have entrusted her now to God’s merciful and loving arms. You are my our prayers.
Glenda, I’m very sorry for your loss. It was an honor to have known your mom. I wish I had the opportunity to spend more time around her. She was always so pleasant and kind. Mr. and Mrs. Leatherwood welcomed me and my children into the family with open arms when I married Eddie. Their love for family truly left an impression in my life. It is a blessing to have a mom that gives so much of herself to the community and to her family. I know she will be truly missed by all that knew her. We are praying for God’s comfort and peace for the entire family during this very difficult time!
To the Leatherwood family, Mr. Leatherwood, Glenda, Tom, and Bill, Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Praying for you in days ahead. Carolyn Gerald Stamey
Leatherwood Family – I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that your faith in God will guide you through this time. You all will be in my prayers.
Tender blessings Glenda. Love, Mae
Our hearts are saddened and hurt with you. We are praying for God’s great peace and comfort to surround each of you, Love to all.
Glenn and family, I was sorry to hear of your loss. I know that she was loved by many. I always enjoyed singing with her in the choir, and seeing her at church.
May you be comforted by the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ.