Mrs. Leslie Diane Quesenberry Simonet, 61, of Butterfly Court, Chapel Hill, died December 8, 2007 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Leslie was born in Wise Co., VA on September 25, 1946, a daughter of M. S. “Ques” and Agnes Balcerski Quesenberry. Leslie graduated from Emory and Henry College and received her Masters degree in psychology from East Tennessee State University. She was an extraordinary person who cared deeply for others. She loved her family, her husband and soul mate of 40 years, Don; her children, and her grandchildren. Leslie enjoyed reading; she loved poetry, and her nature was reflected in her artistic abilities, especially in the pastel medium.
Leslie is survived by her husband, Don; her daughters, Whitney Simonet of Shawnee, KS and Sara Noblet, and her husband Dustin, of Excelsior Springs, MO; her son, Ryan Simonet of Kansas City, MO; her grandchildren, Jadyn and Spencer Noblet; a brother and sister-in-law, Spencer and Trina Quesenberry of Big Stone Gap, VA; and two sisters, Marsha Quesenberry of Big Stone Gap, VA, and Kathy Quesenberry of Ridgefield, CT. Her parents preceded her in death.
The celebration of Leslie’s life will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, December 10, 2007 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Pittsboro. The Rev. Carl Edwards will preside.
Following the service, friends are invited to Leslie and Don’s residence for a reception.
The family asks that memorial contributions be directed to either: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75244; or to the UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, for Dr. Jeff Peppercorn’s Research Department, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.griffinfuneral.com, Select Obituaries.
Arrangements are under the care of Griffin Funeral Service and Cremation of Pittsboro.
Donna Boyd/Tommy Smith
December 9, 2007 at 12:00 amDear Don and Family,
Our hearts go out to you at the sad time. We remember Leslie as always smiling even through her pain and sickness. What a wonderful mark she left on the world and in particular her neighbors in The Preserve! We thank God for sharing her with us.
With love,
Donna and Tommy
Judith Body Wood
December 9, 2007 at 12:00 amI knew Leslie many years ago when we went to Powell Valley High School in Big Stone Gap. I am so sorry to learn of her passing. My condolences to Leslie’s family.
Rick & Lynda Turner
December 9, 2007 at 12:00 amWe were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead.
Ann & Tim Daaleman and children
December 10, 2007 at 12:00 amDear Don and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Leslie’s death. She was truly a wonderful person that I feel lucky to have met. I am sorry that I am not able to be there for the service today and am thinking of all of you and keeping you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Ann Daaleman
Sandra Jones
December 10, 2007 at 12:00 amMy thoughts, and prayers are with you. Love, Sandra
Penny Basenback
December 10, 2007 at 12:00 amMarcia and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. God Bless!!!
Landy and Mary Linda Boling
December 10, 2007 at 12:00 amTo all of the Simonet Family,
Landy and I are so sorry for your loss. We know first hand what a truly wonderful, caring person Leslie was. She had a special grace about her that made everyone around her feel special. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Sending prayers your way…
ML and Landy
Steffens Petra & Robert
December 11, 2007 at 12:00 amDon and family,
we don’t know how to really express our feelings. Our thoughts have been with Leslie and Don all the time aand we are deeply sad and shocked how quick it all ended. We had hoped, together with everyone who loves you, that there would be a different outcome. From the bottom of our hearts we wanted you, the couple that came closest to being the perfect team for life we know, to live happily ever after. We will cherish the memory of Leslie and will keep her in our mind just as wonderful, beautiful, full of life and love, as we have seen both of you a year ago for a short visit at our place.
Don, needless to say, if there is anything…
We wish you that your family and friends will be able to help through the most difficult time and that you find new purpose soon. We feel that Leslie wants just that for you to happen, so make her proud of you.
With Love
Petra and Robert