Leona Townsend Obituary
The passing of Leona Townsend of Wallingford, Connecticut leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 25, 2025 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leona Townsend to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Douglas Townsend; her parents, Calvin Tinker and Hilda Tinker (Crichton); her son-in-law Nicholas J. Russo Jr.; and her brothers-in-law, Johnny, Omar "Turk", Ricky and Gary.
She is survived by: her daughter Debra Russo; her grandson Joshua Russo of Meriden; and her sisters, Penny Malloch of Campobello, Sheila Mallock (Roy) of Campobello, Sandra Brunet of Campobello, Erma Cline (Jimmy) of Campobello, Della Malloch of Campobello and Dorinda Anthony of Campobello. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in Leona's memory may be sent to the Wallingford Senior Center Memory Lane Program and/or to First Baptist Church of Wallingford.
