DEFIANCE, OH – Leatherman, Kelly Ann, age 52, of Defiance, OH, passed away from an unexpected illness on March 22, 2021. She was born on May 25, 1968 in Defiance to Ed and Pat (Burt) Hiler. Kelly worked as a housekeeper for the ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital for over 20 years, where she was well known and respected by her coworkers. She loved walking and exercising with her husband, Roger, and going to Christian concerts. Some of her favorite groups were Mandisa, Crowder, the Newsboys, and many others. She will be most remembered as being bubbly, goofy, and talkative. Kelly had a great work ethic and was an all-around beautiful person.

In addition to her parents, Kelly leaves behind her husband, Roger Leatherman of Defiance; daughter, Desirae (Hahn) Plaines (Quan Plaines) of Defiance, OH, son, Preston Leatherman of Ann Arbor, MI; sisters, Lori (Shaun) McCarty of Defiance, OH and Cami (David) Noel of Walton, IN; her grandpuppies, “Petrie” and “Denzel”, as well as several nieces, nephews and 3 great nieces and great nephews.

Kelly was preceded in death by 3 miscarriages that she looked forward to seeing in Heaven someday.

Visitation will be Monday, March 29, 2021 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 14102 OH-111, Defiance, OH 43512. There will also be visitation on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with a funeral service following at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Pastor David Noel officiating. Flowers may be delivered to the church on Monday between 12:00-3:00 p.m. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the church in memory of Kelly.

Due to COVID-19, face masks will be worn and social distancing will be observed. For more information or to view Kelly’s online obituary, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.


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