Vera Lentz Leaser

Vera Lentz Leaser, passed into eternal life on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in Thomasville, Georgia. Vera began her life in July 28, 1931 in Corinth, Mississippi. She was born to Lee and Inez (Newcomb) Lentz. Vera had 5 siblings, Hubert, Robert Lee, Alfred, Annie and Dorothy. She attended Tavares High School and Leesburg High School. One of her school achievements was winning the blue ribbon at the Lake County Fair for her prized chicken through the FFA. She married and had 3 children. Surviving family are Linda Sapp Johnston, Danny (Susan) Sapp, and Lee (Kim) Sapp and 4 grandchildren: Tyler (Mary Grant) Sapp, Briana (Ryan) Connell, Jonathan Sapp (deceased) and Leigha Sapp. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church in Fruitland Park for 45 years. The family would attend church retreats in the summer at Lake Junaluska, NC for many years. She then joined New Life Presbyterian Church in 1996 until her death. She married Wayne Leaser in 1986 and they were happily married for 23 years. Vera is survived by stepson, Dwain (Barbara) Leaser. She worked for 24 years at Disability Consultants. Over the years, she was school secretary at Oak Park Middle School, assistant to several local doctors, receptionist at Lake Harris Health Center and receptionist at Continental Country Club. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Associates (BPW) in Leesburg. She lived 70 years on Miller Boulevard in Fruitland Park on Fountain Lake. She loved the beach, nature, animals, flowers, children, Christmas and God. She had a gentle and sweet soul. She will be deeply missed. As a family of faith, we know, that we will see her again soon. Memorial services will be held at New Life Presbyterian Church, Fruitland Park (see address below), on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jim Keegan presiding. Many thanks to the staff at Harbor Chase ALF (Wildwood, FL), Magnolia Place ALF (Cairo, GA), Memorial Hospital (Bainbridge, GA), Rose City Health and Rehab Center (Thomasville, GA) and Ivey Funeral Home (Bainbridge, GA). Their kindness and caring was appreciated. During the pandemic the family could not visit, but the caregivers were there for her. Thank you to Rev. Jim (Wanda) Keegan for their support of the family. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to The Glaucoma Foundation, 80 Maiden Lane, Suite 700, NY, NY 10038 or American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692, or New Life Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Lavista St., Fruitland Park, FL 34731.

Vera Lentz Leaser

July 31, 1931 - August 29, 2020