Leila "Lee" Bennett McMahon's Obituary
Leila, "Lee" Bennett McMahon went to be with her Lord on May 17, 2024. Leila was born in Huntington, WV on February 15, 1935, to her late parents, Hilda Miller Bennett and Cloris R. Bennett.She graduated from Huntington East High School in 1952, and then attended business school to learn how to use a comptometer to assist with payroll for businesses. She was employed by the Great A & P Tea Company in Columbus, Ohio, until the company closed its doors.She was married to the love of her life, William Arlen McMahon, "Buzz" on February 24, 1956. They were married for sixty-eight years and raised two daughters Sharon Kay McMahon Miller and Reba Karen McMahon Boyd.As a young mother raising two daughters, she was a leader for her daughters' Bluebird and Campfire troops. She was active in her church by singing in the choir and often sang as a soprano soloist, and always helped with Vacation Bible School each summer for the youth of the church. She was also involved in the Parent Teacher Organization(PTA) at her daughters' school.After moving from Columbus to Heath, Ohio, Leila began a career in the medical field as a transcriptionist/secretary for multiple physicians. Her final position before retirement was working for the Licking Memorial Hospital and Licking Memorial Health Systems in various hospital affiliated medical offices as a clinical secretary.After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her beloved husband, daughters, grandchildren, family and many friends.Her hobbies were gardening, traveling, reading, sewing, and talking with family and friends. She loved people and being with them!She is survived by her husband, William Arlen McMahon, of Ohio, two daughters, Sharon (Mark) Miller of New York, Reba Karen Boyd of Florida, two grandchildren, Jeremy Miller and Brianna Miller of New York, and one great granddaughter, Ingrid, Brianna (Austin) Nilsen of New York. She is also survived by five sisters, Connie Davis of Florida, Barbara Anderson of Ohio, Caroline Anderson and Judy Bennett of North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her brother, C. Edward Bennett of West Virginia. In addition, she is survived by three sisters-in-law, Marlene (Charles) Nichols, Kathy (Junior) Blake, Patty (Rick) Carte of Ohio and many nieces and nephews.She had a generous heart and was always willing to help anyone in need. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her and loved her.Her favorite Scripture verse when asked, the familiar Psalm 23, The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. KJV.Funeral Service will be at Hall Funeral Home in Proctorville at 2:00 Wednesday May 22, 2024 with visitation an hour before the service. Burial In Ridgelawn Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at ehallfuneralhome.com.
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