Leeta Marie Sweet

Leeta Marie (Stevenson) Sweet, age 89, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014, in Garnett, Kansas. She was born on April 29, 1924, in Franklin County, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd D. and Dorothy (Spencer) Stevenson. She attended Judy and Berea grade schools and Richmond High School. Leeta worked for United Telephone for 37 years. Leeta married Norman Sweet on March 29, 1973. They lived in rural Anderson County and raised cattle. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and did lots of needlework, making doilies and many kinds of crafts. She was an avid bowler and traveled around the country to many bowling tournaments. She loved being on the farm with Norman. She was a very giving, positive person and helped many people in her life. She will be missed by many and loved by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Joy Stevenson, Helen Smith, and Mona Hedges. Leeta is survived by her husband, Norman Sweet; brothers, Don Stevenson of Caddo Mills, Texas; Larry Stevenson of Ottawa, Kansas; sister, Judy Miller of Garnett; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2014, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett, Kansas. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com