Monell R. Leitz, age 85, of Carrollton, KY, formerly of Ocean Springs, died Saturday, August 1, 2009 in Carrollton.
Mrs. Leitz was a native of Bude, MS and a longtime resident of the coast before moving to Carrollton, KY. She enjoyed playing BINGO and was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Biloxi and attended St. Peter Lutheran Church, Carrollton, KY.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert B. Leitz, a daughter, Patricia Cox, her parents, Merdick and Mary Smith Burr; 4 brothers and 5 sisters.
Survivors include 2 sons, Michael (Christy) Leitz and David Leitz, both of Carrollton, KY, 1 brother, Merdick Burr, Jr., Lodi, CA, 1 sister, Eva Federick, Union, MS; 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 6, 2009 from 6 - 9 pm at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Rd., Biloxi, MS. The funeral service will be 12:30 Friday in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will be in Biloxi National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation or Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com