Leona P. Smith
March 15, 1932 - July 13, 2025
Leona P. Smith, age 93, of Hockessin, DE (previously living in Newark 1970-2022) passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Born in Lynchburg, VA on March 15, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Roy E. Perrow and Lula Lovelean (Farrar) Perry. Leona worked as an assistant manager for F. W. Woolworth in Willingboro, NJ and in Newark, DE, retiring after 35 years of dedicated service. She loved working in her garden, tending to flowers, vegetables, and butterfly bushes that would attract the most beautiful butterflies to her yard. Leona was very proud of her cardinal figurine collection. She also loved listening to bluegrass and country music and family gatherings of any kind. Active in her faith, Leona was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm L. Smith; daughter, Audrey S. Hamm; and brother, Roy M. Perrow. She is survived by her children, Marilyn S. Corsi (Phillip), Kathleen S. Young (Henry II), and Sharon K. Smith; half-siblings, Dianna Williamson, C.D. Perry, Jr., and Kenneth Perry (Mary); sister-in-law, Betty Perrow; former sister-in-law, Lil Perrow; grandchildren, Jeremy J. Rash and Jessica Henry (Jade); great-grandchildren, Destiney, Tielor, Trevor, Nolan, Mollie, Derek, and Phoebe; and great-great-grandchildren, Aria, and Gianna and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leona’s name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Delaware, PO Box 22470, New York, NY 10087-2470 or online by clicking here or to a charity of your choice.
Audrey gorman
I have known Mrs. Smith since I was nine years old. Her daughter Marilyn was my best friend and still is she was a wonderful lady kind innocent.
I know she will be missed by many and she left many memories for people to live with. I love you Mrs. Smith Love Audrey Lincolnđź’”
Apostle Eric
RIP my Good family friend through Nurse Venesa we talked alot may God comfort the entire family, yours faithfully Apostle Eric, Kenya Africa.
Donna Paoli/Marie Townsend
Feel very fortunate to have met Leona these past couples of years. Will always remember her courage and strength to face each day. May she be at forever peace. Thoughts & prayers to her loving family during this time.
Rhonda Perrow
Wish I could have spent more time with my Aunt Leona the most kind and loving person I will miss our talks over the phone.RIP love you
Karen Simpson
Sending prayers and healing to Marilyn and family. So many cherished memories for you.