Leila Hollett

Leila (Knecht) Hollett, April 29, 1949 - August 02, 2017, 68 years young.

I'm sorry for leaving so suddenly. I now reside in heaven with the Creator and my loved one's before me. My mother, Bessie (Ferguson) Knecht; father, James Knecht; sister, Nancy Knecht; brother, James Knecht Jr.

I graduated from LHS in 67, excelled in math and art. Attended Circleville Bible College, worked & retired from Maywood Mission Sheltering Arms Daycare, were I was a teacher and cook for 13 years. Also retired from my favorite job of Domestic Engineer / home maker. I turned over my apron to my sons, I taught them well.

A life long member of Faith Memorial Church. I left my mark on the walls with numerous murals and artwork.

I am survived by my husband of forty plus years, Harry Hollett Sr.; & sons, Mark and Harry Jr.; my sister, Violet (Knecht) Chafin; and her daughters, Lisa (Chafin) Cattran and Elizabeth Chafin. Nieces and nephews, Dave & Becky (Knecht) Hinerman, James Knecht 3rd, Denise, Craig, Derek, Bryan Knecht. Inlaws, John & Karen (Balser) Hollett, Tom & Linda (Vandergriff) Hollett, Ed & Karen (Rose) Hollett, Ken & Kathy Hollett, Fred Hollett, Sarah (Hollett) Leohner, Phil & Nancy (Hollett) Messerly, Art & Anna Mary (Hollett) Gardella, Dave & Helen (Hollett) Spicer, Duane & Marcia (Hollett) Nicol; and a plethora of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.

Leila will be greatly missed by all. Please no flowers.

Bring a memory of me to share. Service will be on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017, 11:00 am at Faith Memorial Church, 2610 West Fair Ave, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Pastor Mel Truex presiding.

Memorial Service

11:00 AM ,Saturday, September 16, 2017
Faith Memorial Church
2610 W. Fair Ave Lancaster, OH 43130