Leona "Lea" Marie (Swan) Sullivan

Mrs. Leona "Lea" Marie (Swan) Sullivan, 65, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center. She was born Friday, April 17, 1953 in Hugoton, Kansas, a daughter of the late Ira Lionel and Bethel (Dwyer) Swan. She was united in marriage on Friday, August 6, 1971 to Mike L. Sullivan, who survives at their home. Lea supported her family's businesses and was employed with Phillips & Company, and Argyle Family Health Clinic for 25 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Gideons International Auxiliary, Little Theater, and devoted member of Memorial Baptist Church in Jefferson City. Lea was an encouraging, one of a kind woman. She built friendships that lasted for a lifetime. She enjoyed Hallmark movies, flowers, spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren who she adored. Among all of her special traits, she was a giving person, sending cards and gifts to many family and friends for all occasions. She is survived by her husband Mike of 47 years; two sons: Jason (Kari) Sullivan of Wardsville, Mo., Lukas (Ragan) Sullivan of Clark, Mo.; two grandsons: Conred and Oliver Sullivan; one sister: Marilyn Holcomb of Jefferson City; one sister in-law: Sharon Swan; nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother: Ronald Swan. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Memorial Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with Pastor David Newton officiating. Interment will follow privately for the family. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Gideons International in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of TYLER M. WOODS FUNERAL DIRECTOR, 611 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO 65101. (573) 636-2424. Condolences may be made to the family at www.WoodsMemorialServices.com