Diana S. Leggett, age 69 of Reed City, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born April 16, 1951 the daughter of Lawrence and Alice (Moore) ONeil. She grew up attending St. Marys School in Big Rapids and also worked at the Convent during her teenage years. She was a devout catholic whose faith was very important to her. Diana graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1969.
She began her working career at Consumers Power while living in Jackson, MI. Diana moved back to Big Rapids and worked at Ferris State Universitys Optometry School until her retirement.
She met Robert Leggett in 1988 and married him a year later. Together they blended their families and raised five children. They enjoyed boating, camping, playing cards and especially family gatherings where she spent precious time with her grandchildren. Diana had a passion and a talent for playing the piano and cooking for her family.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Leggett of Reed City; five children, Melissa (James) Feenstra of Jenison, Jessica Slendak of Stanwood, Robert (Karen) Leggett Jr. of White House,TN, Jennifer Dissmore of Grandville, Sara (Joseph) Toma of Marshall; 8 grandchildren; nine siblings and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings.
A Mass of Resurrection will take place 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Big Rapids with Father Michael Burt officiating. There will also be a visitation at the church on Monday, October 26th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the Mass on Tuesday. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Big Rapids.
Memorial contributions in Dianas name may be made to Spectrum Health Hospice.
The family asks that you bring a piece of paper with your name and address and leave it in the box provided by the funeral home (in substitution of the register book) or you can sign the guestbook, leave a condolence, or share a memory on our website at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome .com
Arrangements entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids.
Mass of the Resurrection
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
11:00 AM
St. Mary Catholic Church
1009 Marion Ave
Big Rapids,MI
49307
Visitation
Monday, October 26, 2020
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
St. Mary Catholic Church
1009 Marion Ave
Big Rapids,MI
49307