Leona Mae Love, 93, of Richmond, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Leona was born on November 16, 1925, in Camden, the daughter of Mark and Mary (Sharp) Stonner.  She was united in marriage to Hoey Yuel Love of Richmond, on June 30, 1946; he preceded her in death on January 14, 2014.

Survivors include one son, Donald (Nicki) Love of Columbia; one daughter, Carol (Johnny) Daniel of Excelsior Springs; four grandchildren: John Love, Barbara (Jonny) Baki, June Love, Tanya (Jason) Fleming, and Nathan Daniel; three great-grandchildren: Jonathan Love, Ryder Fleming, and Addison Fleming; and one great-great-grandson, Jaxson Baki.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Robert Stonner and F.D. Stonner, and one sister, Betty Gray.

Leona grew up and was educated in the area of her birth, graduating from the Camden High School.  Besides being a housewife and homemaker, she was a familiar face at Economy Drug in Richmond, where she worked for many years.  Leona was a seamstress and loved to sew.  She also enjoyed baking, where she made the best pies.  She was a loving, caring mother, wife, and grandmother.  Leona was a member of the Richmond United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Shirkey Hospice.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  There will be an Order of the Eastern Star service beginning at 12:00 P.M., with visitation from 12:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home.    Burial will follow services in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Please share your memories of Leona by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .