Leslie May Tankersley Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 30, 2022, at the age of 98, Leslie May Tankersley (Soledad, California) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leslie May Tankersley to pay them a last tribute.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Floyd Patterson and Barbara Patterson; her aunt Jettie; her brother Lester; her spouse Drury Tankersley; her children, Drury Richard Jr., John, Mike, Anne, Bill and Tom; Charlie and Viola. She was also cherished by her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, for her friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Woodyard Funeral Home

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July 27, 2025

K B wrote a sympathy message

“I Loved her dearly. I wish I had been told. I would have been there. I weep her loss to this earth. She was a shining light, a jewel, a blessing in all her ways. I still use her recipes to this very day and have past them to my children. I see her gentle smile, and feel her gentle care. She was there in all the turmoil I was put in. She carried the Love of Jesus at all times. She was like a mom,/grandmother in my life. I love you Mrs. Tankersley. I will see you in Glory.”

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