V. Leigh Messner
V. Leigh Messner, age 31, of 529 South 6th, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 3, 1983 in Quincy, IL. Leigh was a graduate of Quincy High School and had also attended John Wood Community College and Vatterott College. Leigh worked at the Village Inn Restaurant as a cook. Her children were Leigh’s life.
She is survived by her three children: Twin girls J’Leigha Ann and Jazzlyn Elizabeth Long and a son Jaron James Long.
HER MOTHER: Kim Lane and her husband Ronnie of Fowler, IL
HER FATHER: Don Messner and his wife Sherry of Versailles, IL
GRANDPARENTS: Delbert & Sue Lane
GREAT-GRANDMOTHER: Nettie Huffman
BROTHERS: D.W. Messner and his wife Gretchen, and twins Dustin and Justin Lane
Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives also survive.
Leigh was preceded in death by grandparents.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Akers Chapel Cemetery near Hull, IL. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM. Memorials may be made to a fund to be established for her children in the care of Kim Lane.
Leigh and I moved together from MO to Houston back in 2003, young and excited, we lost touch with one another and I had been looking for her for years. Never did I imagine I would find her obituarary before I got the opportunity to find out about her life. I am deeply saddened by this news, I will be praying for you and yours, I am heart broken, she will forever be missed. God bless you!!
May she rest in peace and The Lord bless her soul
Kim, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
So sad to hear of you passing. We were friends for the longest, many memories, lost touch, went our seperate ways, but no matter the time length, we picked up wherever we left off, my heart and prayers go out to the family, Jesse and their children, stay strong in Jesus name, Amen.
To Kim and Don and families, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kim, words can’t express our feelings for you. Just know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Kim and Family,
I am so sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family durning this time
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
Leigh and I played softball together in high school. She always had a wonderful spirit, a fantastic laugh and was such a wonderful person. My heart goes out to her family. Prayers and all my sympathies to you.
I am sorry for yur loss. Your are in my prayers.
My heart goes out to you. Leigh was a great cook and a fun coworker. I remember many great times at Village Inn and her awesome heart. Our prayers go out to you.
KAim, I was so shocked to hear about Leigh. Please know that you, Ron and the children are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please let me know.
Love you my friend,
Betty
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
You were a great friend to me during our times in Junior High! My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kim, Ronnie and family,
No words can express our sorrow in your loss of Leigh…our thoughts and prayers are with all of you……just know we are thinking of you. J&R