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Private family services will be held with interment in Kneff Cemetery.
Winona Pearl Leak, age 66, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Axiom Health Care in Flora.
She was born October 9, 1958, at home in Clay City, the daughter of Virgil and Evelyn (Mitchell) Gray Young. She married Tom Leak on October 15, 2005, at Bloom Baptist Church.
Pearl graduated from Flora High School and later moved to Texas, working at various hospitals around Waco. After returning to Flora, she was employed for more than twenty years as an X-ray Technician at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
She loved reading true crime novels and watching documentaries, especially about “deadly women.” Tom often teased her that he slept with one eye open, joking that one day something from those shows might “click.”
After her cancer diagnosis, Pearl continued working while undergoing treatments. Eventually, the long hours and commute became too much, and she retired in September 2023. In retirement, she looked forward to dinner dates with former co-workers, family, and friends, and most of all, she cherished time with her beloved granddaughter, MaKenna, playing games and creating arts and crafts together.
She is survived by her husband: Tom Leak of Flora; children: Brian Dulaney, Aaron Dulaney, Dustin Brown, Guy Brown, Jackie Richardson, and Virgil Brown; grandchildren: Matthew Dulaney and MaKenna Dulaney; siblings: Kathy Moton, Donna Young, Nova Lantis, Linda Pruitt, Charolette Young, and Everett Young; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
During her final months, when she was bedfast, Pearl was deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from family and friends — especially from her sister Donna and her son Brian, who lovingly took turns caring for her each day.
Private family services will be held. Interment will take place in Kneff Cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Winona was a special soul. We would have many conversations on life in general. When she first got diagnosed she kept her faith and spirit. She was a great colleague and friend. I miss her. My prayers are with the family.
🩷 One of the sweetest, funniest friends. Heartfelt sympathies to all the family. 🙏🏻
Condolence to the family for your loss.
We’re gonna miss you so so much. You meant so much to us.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Family and friends I'm so sorry for your loss. Sitting writing this I have so many childhood memories. You will surely be missed cousin. In my heart forever.
Rest easy Pearl, you will be greatly missed
I'm very sorry to hear of Pearl's passing. She was my classmate and I always liked her. My sympathy goes out to all of her loved ones.
Sorry Tom ,I know you knew this was coming, but our hearts and prayers are with you and the family, !
My love & condolences to her family. She was one of the sweetest and fun co-workers I’ve ever had… prayers…
R.I.P. Pearl . She was in my grade school classes and she was so very nice. Condolences to the family. 🫂❤️
Winona - such a great friend and co-worker. Rest in peace dear one. My condolences to your family.
So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers for the family 🙏.
Tom, So very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers
Sorry for your loss
Very sorry for your loss, we have fond memories growing up. God Bless family and friends 🧡.
I’m so grateful that Winona & I had the chance to tell each other “I Love You”& share a Big Hug!! I will cherish those precious moments forever!!! 🫂🥰 Sending our deepest heart felt condolences & sympathies to the family!!!
Always treated me like family, no matter how much time had passed! Rest easy Pearl, love ya!
I'm so sorry for your loss! Praying for you all!
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