A funeral will be held Monday, October 21, 2024 for 80-year-old Leola Rose Bock of Perryville, Mo., who passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Independence Care Center.
She was born February 25, 1944 in Longtown, Mo. a daughter of Christian and Frieda (Leible) Renner who both preceded her in death.
Leola married Gene Richard Bock on May 24, 1969 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by a a son: James (Natalie) Bock of St. Louis, Mo.; two daughters: Kristi (Mike) Hoff of St. Mary, Mo. and Michelle (Bruce) House of Perryville, Mo.; seven grandchildren: Alex (Kirsten) Gelman, Caitlin Hoff, Abigail Hoff, Connor House, Emma Bock: Caden House and Maya Bock; three brothers: Jerome Renner, Paul (Kathy) Renner, and Allen (Bonnie) Renner; two sisters: Rita (Donnie) Kohlfeld and Sharon Schnurbusch; and two sisters-in-law: Margie (Eddie) Burkart and Pat Renner. She was also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Leola was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother: Gib Renner; two sisters: Theresa Webb and Ann Shrum; two sisters-in-law, Dianna Reisenbichler and Ruth Ann Renner; and three brothers-in-law: Earl Webb, Jim Shrum and Leo Reisenbichler, Jr.
Leola graduated from Perryville High School in 1962.
Following high school, she worked at the Jackson Hosiery Mill.
After marrying the love of her life, Gene, and settling in Uniontown, Mo., and she became a devoted homemaker, wife and mother to her three children.
As her children got older, Leola used her meticulous cleaning skills and her ability to fix anything to work outside the home housecleaning for others.
Leola loved gardening and tending to her flowers and roses.
She also spent many hours with her sisters and cousins quilting.
Leola later developed a love for winemaking and enjoyed wine tastings with family and friends.
She was also an amazing cook and enjoyed feeding her family, especially her specialty chicken and dumplings.
Leola loved and was loved by her grandchildren who called her Mawmaw.
Leola was the family historian and kept track of all the major milestones for her children, siblings, nieces and nephews.
She never forgot a birthday and often sent cards to let others know she was thinking of them.
Leola was raised in the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville.
She was a member of the Red Hat Hattitudes and enjoyed their many adventures.
Leola was also part of the Heartland Social Club in Uniontown and enjoyed all the good times with friends.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday October 20, 2024 and 8-9:30 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2024 at the Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
A funeral mass for 80-year-old Leola Rose Bock of Perryville, Mo., will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2024 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with the Rev. Joe Geders C.M. officiating.
Burial will be at Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Uniontown.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Parkinson’s Foundation.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.