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Leah Blakely Obituary
Blakely, Leah M. age 53, of Chicago, made her transition on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, beloved daughter of Melba and James Lewis, dedicated mother to Desmond E. Young, fond sister of Donna Lewis and the late Florence Lewis Rainey, cherished aunt to Jillian, James, Jared, Jordan, and Ajani Blair, and sister-in-law to Robert Rainey, a devoted relative to several aunts, uncles, and a host of cousins. She will always be remembered for the quality and quantity of the many friendships she sustained throughout her life. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the Celebration of Life Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Pullman Presbyterian Church, 550 East 103rd Street. Interment Lincoln Cemetery, Arrangements entrusted to Jackson Funeral Home at 7350 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL, 773-783-3522. The body will be lying in state in Friday, May 7, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Chicago in the name of Leah Lewis Blakely. 
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valorie tonsil
May 23, 2010
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter, Leah. I was a friend of hers for many years and worked with her at Riveredge Hospital. I have only fond memories of Leah. May God bless you and the rest of the Lewis family Love and God Bless
Valorie Tonsil
Beatrice Black
May 15, 2010
May the God of all comfort be with Desmond and his extended family. My husband, Bishop Black, and I shall offer prayers of intercession on behalf of the Young/Blakely family.
Dawn Guest-Johnson
May 10, 2010
We love you Leah. Condolences to son Desmond, family, and dear friends. I will always remember Leah by her smiles and warmth. She was loving and will forever be remembered.
Gregory Johns
May 7, 2010
I was in the same freshman class at Drake with Leah and I am sorry to hear of her passing. I will miss her beautiful smile and wonderful personality, rest in peace sweet angel!! Gregory Johns Drake "78
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May 7, 2010
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF LEAH BLAKELY. REST IN PEACE LEAH!!!
Kalyn Brantley-McNeal
May 6, 2010
I was deeply hurt to hear about Leah. Words can not express what I am feeling. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Leah was very special to me, I even named my child after her.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
Joyce Feaster
May 6, 2010
The Milwaukee Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. wishes to express it's sincere condolences in the passing of Leah Blakely.
May 6, 2010
I SEND MY HEARTELT CONDOLENCES TO MR AND MRS LEWIS AND SISTER DONNA. LEAH WAS A TRUE FRIEND AND DEVOTED DELTA SISTER. I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH OUR HIGH SCHOOL RUNNING DAYS. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU. LOVE ALWAYS KAREN ALLEN TUCKER;REFLECTIONS OF LOVE/TTBOD (RALEIGH,NC)
Cornell Fowler
May 6, 2010
Leah and I entered Drake University together as freshmen. Incredible woman.
May 6, 2010
Leah graduated from Bowen High School with me in 1974. Condolences to Mr and Mrs Lewis and sister Donna. God Bless you all. Valerie Davis
Lori Jones
May 6, 2010
I wish to simply expess my most sincere condoloences during this time and offer my services in any way that may be needed. May God watch over and bless your entire family. Most sincerely yours, Lori Anne Jones
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