Esmerlinda “Linda B.” Leal, age 64, resident of Columbia and formerly of Florida, passed away February 11 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
The family will celebrate her life at a later date in Florida. Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Born June 28, 1956 in Mercedes, TX, she was the daughter of the late Napoleon and Esmerelda Martinez Chavez and the wife of the late Johnny Leal. She worked as a CNA in the medical industry. She liked taking care of people, travel, gamble and she loved her dogs.
Linda B is survived by her daughters: Delila Momon of Columbia and Kelsie Yang of Niceville, FL; brothers: David and Martin Chavez; sisters: Yolanda Dominguez, Neomi Rodriguez, Nilda Chaves, Maria Rodriguez and Lupita Ponce; 9 grandchildren.