Mary Florence Nolan Leonard, 84, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024.  She was born on October 24, 1939, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Thomas Meyer Nolan and Mary Petrusik Nolan.

On her 20th birthday, Mary married Clyde Leonard on October 24, 1959, and dedicated her life to loving and taking care of her family and home.  Those who met Mary were always comforted by her sweet energy, voice, and her caring nature towards everyone she met, including her beloved dogs and cats.  Mary will be dearly missed by those who knew her.  To know "Momma Mary" was to love her.

Mary leaves behind her daughter, Kimberly Leonard Fletcher (Scott); son, Stephen Thomas Leonard; grandsons, Artt Cardwell and Jason White; granddaughter, Ashley Karish; along with six great-grandchildren; Annaleigh, Madison, Olivia, Trace, and Brylin.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Clyde Francis Leonard; daughter, Janice Marie Leonard Cardwell; and a great-grandson, Gavin.

The family will receive friends Wednesday February 21, 2024 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home and Cemetery, 6755 HWY 51 N Millington, TN 38053.  Graveside services will begin at 2:00 at Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery.