Leigh Ann McInnis
May 13, 1953 ~ December 11, 2016
Leigh Ann McInnis, 63, of Madison and formerly of Miller, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Madison Regional Health in Madison.
Memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 16, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Burial will be at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller.
Leigh Ann was born May 13, 1953 to John and Peggy (Meeds) McInnis in Huron, South Dakota. She lived with her parents in Miller, attending special education classes through grade school. For two summers she attended special education classes in Vermillion before going to the Redfield State Hospital and school from 1968 to 1987. She then moved to Madison, South Dakota where she was a client of E.C.C.O.; having an apartment where she was happy living her life and making many friends.
Leigh Ann taught us all to live, laugh, and smile. But she was never afraid to tell you when she didn’t agree with something. She loved collecting stuff and enjoyed everything about Elvis memorabilia. Shopping for new clothes or buying gifts for family and friends or going to movies and dances with her friends were some of her favorites.
Leigh Ann was only supposed to live a few short years but she fooled everyone with her reliance and strength. She definitely was her daddy’s girl and her parents were very proud of all her accomplishments throughout her life.
Her memory will be cherished by her mother, Peggy; special family friends: Kevin and Lynn Watts family; Terry, Pamela, and Branden Sievers; and the Duane and Sal Resel family; and all her friends and staff members at Valiant Living in Madison.
Waiting in Heaven to greet her was her father, John; sister, Susan Kim; and her grandparents.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Leigh Ann's arrangements.
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Sorry for your loss. She will be missed by all those that were close to her.
Sorry for your loss. Our Deepest Sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Leigh Ann was such a special person to so many. She will be truly missed.. I’m so glad I had the honor to know her and care for her. Rest in peace my dear friend!
This was one lady who always had a smile on her face. Always happy. May God be with you during this difficult time.
We are heartbroken with the loss of Leigh Ann. She will truly be missed. Her ready smile, positive attitude, and loving personality made my day better. Peggy, my sympathy goes out to you. Vicki Kommes
My sincere sympathy to the family of Leigh Ann McGinnis.
Peggy, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I got to know Leigh Ann when I worked at ECCO in Madison many years ago and always considered her one of the sweetest gals ever. She had such a great sense of humor, too, and was always so kind and thoughtful. She was such a blessing….
I was so very sorry to learn of Leigh Ann’s passing. I worked with her quite a few years ago when I was at ECCO and got to know her very well. I enjoyed spending time with her and always looked forward to coming to work knowing I would get to see her. She always had a smile on her face and greeted me so warmly and still would remember me when I saw her in the community every once in a while through the years. My thoughts are with you Peggy during this difficult time.
Aunt Peggy, Wishing you peace and comfort during this time of sadness. Jean, Paul, Andrea,Cameron Holtzen
I had the pleasure of working with Leigh Ann at ECCO for one of my college classes at DSU. She was a joy to work with. We worked with her on making floral arrangements and she would always light up when she saw the different colors, sparkles and butterflies that we brought with for to make floral arrangements with. I’m glad I got the experience of knowing Leigh Ann, even if it was only for a short time.
I had the pleasure of working with Leigh Ann at the Redfield Development Center. It was a great joy to work with her during those years. Clara Marsh