Martha Ann Leighty
March 23, 1930 ~ December 18, 2016
Martha Ann Leighty (age 86)
Of Vienna, VA passed away on December 18, 2016. Beloved wife of Dr. Robert D. Leighty (deceased, 2005); devoted and loving mother of Dr. Brian D. Leighty of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Brett A. Leighty of Fairfax, VA and Dr. Robert S. Leighty of Gilbert, AZ. She cherished her grandchildren, Matthew, Erin, Amber, Catherine, Samantha, Alicia and Jake; and her daughters-in-law, Carol Leighty and Dana Leighty. She was born in Johnstown, PA in 1930 where she went to high school and was a star athlete in basketball and softball, later playing semi-professional basketball. She met her husband of 52 years there. She has lived in Mundelein, IL, Hanover, NH, and spent the last 46 years of her life in Vienna, VA.
Professionally, she put her variety of artistic talents to work in retail store decoration. She was also an artist that worked in ceramics, having her own shop where she produced numerous pieces for family, friends and retail sale. Her collections were quite popular.
She was an active volunteer with her church, Our Lady of Good Counsel, where she helped in church decoration and annual fundraising. She was also active with a widowers group, her fitness classes and the local chapter of her husband's Virginia Military Institute alumni class.
Friends may call at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Saturday, January 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church at a date to be determined, followed by interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Online condolences and fond memories of Martha may be offered to the family at: www.moneyandking.com
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Service:
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
8601 Wolftrap Road
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Of Vienna, VA passed away on December 18, 2016. Beloved wife of Dr. Robert D. Leighty (deceased, 2005); devoted and loving mother of Dr. Brian D. Leighty of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Brett A. Leighty of Fairfax, VA and Dr. Robert S. Leighty of Gilbert, AZ. She cherished her grandchildren, Matthew, Erin, Amber, Catherine, Samantha, Alicia and Jake; and her daughters-in-law, Carol Leighty and Dana Leighty. She was born in Johnstown, PA in 1930 where she went to high school and was a star athlete in basketball and softball, later playing semi-professional basketball. She met her husband of 52 years there. She has lived in Mundelein, IL, Hanover, NH, and spent the last 46 years of her life in Vienna, VA.
Professionally, she put her variety of artistic talents to work in retail store decoration. She was also an artist that worked in ceramics, having her own shop where she produced numerous pieces for family, friends and retail sale. Her collections were quite popular.
She was an active volunteer with her church, Our Lady of Good Counsel, where she helped in church decoration and annual fundraising. She was also active with a widowers group, her fitness classes and the local chapter of her husband's Virginia Military Institute alumni class.
Friends may call at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Saturday, January 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church at a date to be determined, followed by interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Online condolences and fond memories of Martha may be offered to the family at: www.moneyandking.com
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Service:
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
8601 Wolftrap Road
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Brian, Brett and family, My condolences to all family and friends. God Bless. Patty
Brian, Brett, Bob, Dana and Carol, Kathleen and I want to extend our deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother. Forty years ago my parents and sisters moved to Manor Drive where they were privileged to have the Leighty’s as next door neighbors. Whenever Kathleen and I visited, it was always a treat to see your mother and father. We will always have great memories of your mother. We think of her every Christmas Eve which is when your mother would start her Christmas shopping unlike everyone else who had finished their shopping! We also think of her every New Year’s Eve when we would celebrate with her black eyed peas, kielbasa sausage and sauerkraut. Your mother was a great woman, wife, mother, neighbor and friend and we will miss her dearly.
To my cousins: Brian, Brett, Bobbie and their families. My condolences for the passing of your mother. Remember the love and laughter she shared with you, or created, throughout her lifetime. Peace be with her.
Your Mom was always a special person in our family’s life. Almost 40 years living next-door how can it be any other way. I loved your mom and she was so good to my mother in her later years. Many memories with our families. So sorry for your loss. Look forward to seeing all the family on Saturday. Love to all of you!!!!