Mrs. Hattie H. Leonard heard her Father’s call to come on up. She heeded that call and went to be with God.

Hattie was born on May 27, 1922 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia to the late Elizabeth Hendricks and Mack Hendricks.

She came to Petersburg, Virginia at an early age where she received her formal schooling. She did domestic work and was well known by many throughout the tri-cities area.

Hattie was a faithful member of the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ where she served diligently on the Deaconess Board and Pastoral Care Ministry. She truly adored Rev. Dodson, his wife and son.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and Mack Hendricks; her husband, Mr. Algie Leonard; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Crenshaw and Mrs. Sarah Franklin; and her great nephew, Keil E. Alston.

Left to honor her memories are four nieces, Mrs. Pamela Spivey of Chester, Virginia, Mrs. Kim Reed and Mrs. Shelley Redwine, both of Petersburg, Virginia, and Mrs. Stephanie Jones of Atlanta, Georgia; a brother-in-law, Mr. Samuel Crenshaw Sr. of Petersburg, Virginia; and one devoted nephew, Mr. Samuel Crenshaw Jr. and his wife Rosa Crenshaw; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Aunt was ninety one years old. Rest at last, Rest at last. To God be the Glory. Rest at last.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie H. Leonard will be held on Friday, March 21, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. from the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, 233 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803 with Pastor Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Eulogizing and Rev. Leroy Cherry, Pastor of Third Baptist Church, 550 Farmer Street, Petersburg, Virginia, Officiating. Interment will follow in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia. Remains will lie in repose at the church beginning at 12:00 noon on the day of the service. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence of Samuel Crenshaw Jr., 2473 Gracie White Circle, Petersburg, Virginia at 12:00 noon on the day of the service.

Public viewing will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2014 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 9:00am to 8:00pm at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Ave. Petersburg, Va. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com .

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Ave. Petersburg, Va. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr. funeral director (804)732-5959and (804)834-3330