Mary Anita Leidich

Mary A. Leidich, 88, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, at her Brookdale Newnan apartment with both daughters by her side. Mary was born June 12, 1936, in Allentown, PA to the late Louise Welty and Walter Keller. Siblings Ruth Welty and William Keller preceded her in death. Mary is survived by her sister Ann Kozy of Mt. Juliet, TN. A graduate of Allentown High School, Mary met her future husband, Don, at the age of 15. They dated for 6 years and married one week after his college graduation. They were married for 57 years at the time of Don's passing in 2014. Mary's early career involved raising her two daughters and making a home wherever Don's corporate job took them, eventually settling in Newnan in 1973. She worked at the PAPP clinic in medical records and coding for many years, volunteered for the Newnan Hospital Auxiliary, and loved her many years in the gift shop at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Mary was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, where she regularly attended the 8:30 service and the Veatch Nixon Sunday school class and sang in the Swingin' Singin' Seniors choir. Mary loved trips to the beach, old movies, ice cream and travelling with Don in their motor home. They made many good friends during all their travels and relocations and maintained those friendships across the years. Mom welcomed any opportunity to have a family gathering and see everyone together. She was a wonderful, fun-loving mother who traveled the world to visit her daughters. She loved her grandchildren dearly and it showed through the relationships she enjoyed with each one. She especially enjoyed the last 3 years with her only great-grandchild, Sienna, who brought a special light into her life. The funeral is Saturday, September 7, 2024, at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St, Newnan with visitation at 10:00am and service in the chapel at 11:00am with JoAn Kinrade officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com. Survivors include daughters, Susan Markle of Newnan, and Cindy Tomaro (Joe) of Mars, PA; grandchildren Andrew Markle (Mark) of Cookeville, TN, Kristen Spalding (Rob) of Richmond Hill, GA, Kara Mack (Colt) of Springdale, PA, and Stephanie DeRocco (Tyler) of Gibsonia, PA. The family thanks the staff of Brookdale Newnan for their long-time loving and committed care, and Inspire Hospice, for their warm support and guidance over these final weeks. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

Mary Anita Leidich

June 12, 1936 - August 31, 2024