Ella Louise Leubner passed away peacefully at home with family by her side, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, just five days before her 95th birthday.
Ella was the fourth child born to Curtis Earl and Florence Goldie Dye (Southern) on Oct. 15, 1927. Ella was predeceased by her parents and siblings; Evelyn Horsford, Lillian Foster, George Dye, Vera Jane Droppa and James Dye.
Ella grew up in Marietta, N.Y. and graduated from Skaneateles High School in 1946. Ella was married to her soulmate, Henry W. Leubner Sr. on Aug. 14, 1948, at Rose Hill Baptist Church and remained happily married for 72 years, until his death in 2020. Henry and Ella were blessed with 10 children, Henry Jr. (Rebecca Slater), Jane (Donald LaMay), Debra (Thomas Roe), Daniel (Terri Tucker), Mark (Carol Townsend), Melody (Thomas Notarpole), Sherry (John Kucher), Paul (Lisa Nelson), Jonathan (Kara Day), Tom (Lisa Spearing). From their children they have also been blessed with 42 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren (almost 59) and three great great-grandchildren.
Ella loved the outdoors and “playing” in her flower gardens. Another passion she had was running her bird bath and feeding the birds. Yet, nothing in this world was more important to her than her grandbabies and their salvation. Storytelling was another of her great attributes, culminating in the creation of her book, “Molly and Polly.” There are not any grand- or great-grandbabies that can say they haven’t been prayed over or prayed for or loved beyond measure! Baking with Grandma and having tea parties were always a highlight to all our lives and a memory we will all hold dear to our hearts.
What do you say about the most influential, and inspirational Godly woman you have ever had the privilege of knowing and she is actually your mom, or your mother-in-law or your grandma? Ella always found time in her daily routine to worship and spend time with Jesus. She exemplified every characteristic set before us by her Lord and Savior and did everything to glorify Him. She was caring, kind, she listened and encouraged. She was faithful and virtuous, hospitable to everyone, modest, humble, kept her home in order, was completely unselfish, submissive, respectful, a great teacher and she was thankful for everything she had. She was truly a Proverbs 31 woman. There are not enough words to accurately describe how grateful and blessed we as a huge family truly have been and are.
Calling hours are on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 4 – 7 p.m. at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Funeral service will be on Friday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. at Rose Hill Baptist Church. Ella will be buried next to her husband, Henry, at Thorn Hill Cemetery at Rose Hill Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rose Hill Baptist Church, 2609 Rose Hill Road, Marietta, NY 13110, or Hospice of CNY.
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
