Sandra DeLeary

Sandra Jean DeLeary, 67 of Tampa, Fla., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sept. 30th, 2011, after fighting a long and courageous battle with rheumatoid arthritis.

She is no longer in pain and is at peace in God's glorious kingdom with her beloved mother, LaVerne McLees.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter Shannon DeLeary, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; son Shawn DeLeary and wife Janelle, of Rosemount, Minn,; long-time companion and best friend George DeLeary, of Tampa, Fla.; two grandchildren of whom she was very proud, James DeLeary, a sophomore at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, and Carlee Fugett, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; ex-husband and friend Jerry DeLeary, of Spring Hill, Fla.; her most beloved Auntie Lorraine Gundermann, of Glasgow; cousin and life-long friend Janet Sandefer, of Columbia Falls; and many other relatives and friends.

In her family's eyes, she was the most courageous woman they knew. She will be greatly missed by all.

A graveside service was held Oct. 3, 2011, at Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Tampa, Fla.