Tana Rae Leak
Tana Rae (Lawrence) Leak, 76 of Marion passed away at 2:10 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at IU Health – Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Tana Rae was born in Anderson on May 31, 1947 to Ray & Judy (Sumpter) Lawrence. On October 19, 1968 she married Gary Leak and he survives. They celebrated 55 years of marriage before her passing.
Tana Rae was a teacher and had taught at Marion Community Schools, specifically Riverview Elementary School, retiring in 2007. She had received her Bachelor’s Degree from Marion College in Marion and then her Master’s of Education from Ball State University in Muncie. Tana Rae was a member of the Unity Christian Church (formerly Marion Church of Christ) where she served the Lord by teaching Wee Worship, leading Ladies Bible Study, singing in the Adult Choir, leading Children’s Choir and she was involved in J.A.M. and V.B.S.
Tana Rae entertained others as Miss Merry Christmas, Edith Ann and Gladys. She loved to host card games and game nights. She also found time to become a founding member of the Harvest of Talents for World Hunger in Marion.
Survivors besides her husband Gary include their three children, Lynelle Brown and husband Steve, Tipton, JJ Leak of Marion and Tyler Leak and wife Michelle of Converse. Tana Rae had one sister, Rhonda Lawrence of Marion and five grandchildren, Ashley Walters (Scott Bradley), Alex Brown (Abby Wood), Lanie Brown, Audrey Leak (Kevin Sosa) and Eli Leak. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Bentley Wildoner, Brooklyn Disney, Tytan Bradley and Carter Bradley.
A memorial service honoring Tana Rae’s life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 18 at Unity Christian Church, 140 N. Pennsylvania Street, Marion, Indiana, 46952 with Steve Brown and Rachel (Jett) Hutson presiding. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Friday and from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Tana Rae should be made to Harvest of Talents c/o Unity Christian Church. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to assist the Leak family at this time. Condolences for Tana Rae’s family may be made on her obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.
I am so sorry for your loss but glad she is in a better place .
Hugs to all of the family!! So sorry that I’m in Florida and can’t be there!!💔💔💔💔💔
Gary and family,. So very sorry for your loss. Tana the sweetest person you want to meet. She will dearly be missed by all who knew her. Sorry I’m in Florida and can’t be there. Prayers for all. Elaine York Turner
Sending sympathy and prayers for peace in your hearts and joy in your memories. Ginny Downhower
Tana was my sorority sister in Alpha Phi. I missed her but saw her only on Facebook. I did not know she was I’ll. I am so sorry for her family. But I pray for her sweet reunion with Jesus, our lord and Savior. May you all find peace at this present time. What a wonderful lady she was!
Faye
Thoughts of you and your family, Gary. So very sorry for your loss. 💔
Prayers to Gary and family in this time of loss. Janet and I have wonderful memories of playing cards at your house on many occasions. We were privileged to consider her a great friend during our time in Marion and can still hear the joy she would bring to those around her.
Lonnie & Janet Vandeventer
Prayers for the family. Grew up together in Windfall.
Tana kept me entertained many nights as a custodian at Riverview. It was not unlike her to go for joy rides in her office chair while being pushed at high speeds down the hall by her student teacher. I always enjoyed her humor. Your family will be in my prayers!
Lynelle and family, May God give you comfort with your broken hearts at this time. Ps: 116:15 says Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. I know your Mother loved the Lord, she is rejoicing.
Tana Rae was so full of sunshine and joy. She will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to Gary and the Family
May God continue blessing your family at this time.
I loved Tana, because I sat behind her in home room at Marion High School.
She was a beautiful spirit, and we had so much fun in Booster Club and many other activities at MHS.
Beloved Tana, Rest in Peace, and may heaven bestow upon you all the goodness and love which you so richly deserve.
Blessings and Love,
Rev. Lucinda Witt (aka Cindy Leonard)
Sorry for your loss. Darrell and Shirley Prickett
Ah, Gary! You were so lucky to have found your love as a young man and to spend your life with Tana Rae.. May you and your family take comfort in the special memories of a lifetime of love and joy. LeeAnn Sharp Sinclair
So much happiness Tana Rae brought into our lives by just knowing her. My thoughts and prayers are with Gary and all. I know she already has her wings and Halo on.
Tana Rae was one of a kind. Worked with her many many years ago at the Chronicle Tribune. She was later my son Todd’s fourth grade teacher who he loved. She was special and I know she will be sorely missed. Prayers for your family.
Thinking of all of you today. Sending much love and many prayers.
Will always remember Tana and her quick comebacks and sweet spirit! 💕