Leta Betty (Vasterling) Leadbetter

Leta Betty Leadbetter , 92, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at her home.

She was born June 18, 1932, in Perry County, Missouri, to Martin and Amanda Olga Sander Vasterling.  She and Ervin Leadbetter were married November 25, 1950.  They had been married nearly 50 years when Ervin passed away May 11, 2000.

Leta retired from St. Francis Hospital and previously worked many years at Sears in Cape Girardeau.

Leta was a longtime member of St. James United Church of Christ in Tilsit, and a former member of Emanuel United Church of Christ in Jackson.  She was a lady of deep faith who always took time to listen.

Some of her favorite hobbies were reading, working puzzles, antiquing, and traveling.

Dearly loved by her entire family, Leta’s survivors include her children, Russell (Donna) Leadbetter of Millersville, Missouri; Beverly (Stephen) Schonhoff of Oak Ridge; Nancy (James) Kranawetter of Jackson; Jean Leadbetter of Jackson; nine grandchildren, Matt, Carin, Alex, Amanda, Stephanie, Zachary, Carrie, Blake, Jessica; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; and children, Cathey Buchheit, Jerry Leadbetter, and Letha Leadbetter.

Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.  The Revs. Jim Schultz and Sam Roethemeyer will conduct the funeral service at noon, Thursday.  Interment will follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

If considering a memorial contribution, the family suggests St. James United Church of Christ or Emanuel United Church of Christ.

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St. James United Church of Christ - Tilsit
245 CR 366, Jackson MO 63755
Tel: 1-573-335-2988
Web: https://www.facebook.com/StJamesUCCTilsitMO

Emanuel United Church of Christ
304 East Adams Street, Jackson MO 63755
Tel: 1-573-243-3323
Email: office@euccjackson.org
Web: https://euccjackson.org/