Leona was born in Bloomington, IL on January 17, 1924 a daughter of the late Adam Lee and Leona Marie (Kearby) Kent.
She was a retired school bus driver and the widow of Richard Y. Dyson.
Mrs. Dyson is survived by
2 sons Richard (Terry) Dyson, of Deep Water, MO.
John (Karen) Dyson, of Jamestown, KY
2 daughters Deanna Singsime, of Loves Park, IL
Sherri (Fran) Kelch, of Barrington, IL
11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren also survive.
Preceding her in death are her parents, husband Richard, 2 brothers Henry and Dean Kent, 2 sisters Opal Schultz, and Betty Gibson.
Friends may visit on Sunday May 21, 2017 from 11:00 am till 1:00 pm at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY
A Graveside Service will be in Mansfield, IL.
Burial in the Mansfield Cemetery.