Paula Marie McLeskey, age 80 of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Gateway Medical Center.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel with Rev. Loyd Mabry and Rev. B.J. Brack officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday, October 31, 2012 from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.
She was born on October 10, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of the late Frank John Josar, Jr. and Dorothy Harriett Josar. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandson, Richard (BoBo) Jones, III. Prior to having health problems, she was an active member of New Providence United Methodist Church and was Secretary for the Clarksville Women's Bowling Association for a number of years. She was a den mother for over 10 years and was the recipient of the Long Rifle Award from the Cogioba Cub Scout District.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Billie J. McLeskey of Clarksville, TN; children, Billie McLeskey, Jr. (Judy) of Clarksville, TN, John McLeskey (Connie) of Nashville, TN, Dorothy Dachtler (Michael) of Clarksville, TN, Steven McLeskey (Becky) of Clarksville, TN, Mason McLeskey (Linda) of Clarksville, TN, Lori Keck (Stephan) of Clarksville, TN; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and one brother, Donald Josar (Donna) of St. Louis, MO.
Pallbearers will be Robert McLeskey, David Mann, Michael McLeskey, Darrell Taylor, Michael Dachtler, Josh McLeskey, Kip McNeill, and Coty Robinson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Providence United Methodist Church, 1317 Ft. Campbell Boulevard, Clarksville, TN 37042. Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.