It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Deborah Kay Leonard of Eldon, Missouri, born in Jefferson City, Missouri, who passed away on October 11, 2023, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Clifford E. Simmons and Margaret Louise Simmons (Bradick); and her brother-in-law Richard L. Thomas. She is survived by : her children, Brad Cato (Cathy) of Eldon, MO, Byron Cato (Lauri) of Camdenton, MO, Justina Pearson (Jason) of Barnett, MO and Cody Leonard (Misty) of Eldon, MO.; her grandchildren, Tyler Cato, Austin Cato, Brayden Cato, Kaiden Leonard, Autumn Pearson, Jaden Pearson, Baylor Pearson, Shylea Pearson and Georgia Hendrickson; her great grandchildren, Carter Cato and Kooper Cato; and her siblings, C. E. "Bud" Simmons of Camdenton, MO, Barbara Woodham Hammond (John) of St. Louis, MO, Edward L. Simmons (Rhonda) of Eldon, MO and Linda Simmons-Thomas of Eldon, MO.

Pledge donation to a charity of your choosing.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Phillips Funeral Home