of Mountain Home, AR
July 26, 1968 - April 7, 2019
Mrs. Leslie M. Cones, 50, of Mountain Home passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019. She was born July 26, 1968 in Russellville, Arkansas to Leo and Shelia (Bearden) Fortenberry.
Leslie moved with her family in 1977 to Mountain Home, Arkansas for her father's job with the Corps of Engineers. Leslie worked as a branch office manager for Edward Jones until 2017. Mrs. Cones was a member of The College and North Street Church of Christ of Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was a huge supporter of animal rescues and helped with fostering and re-homing many animals over the years. Leslie worked closely with Have a Heart Pet Shelter in Yellville, Arkansas to promote their trap/neuter/ release program for feral cats.
Mrs. Cones is survived by her parents, Leo and Shelia Fortenberry; one son, Addison (Tiana) Cones of Honolulu, Hawaii; two daughters, Skylar Cones of the home, Brittany (Cody) Fichtner of Joplin, Missouri; one brother, David Fortenberry (Joy) of Mountain Home, one sister Bradie (Tom) Bequette of St. Louis, Missouri; and several nieces, one nephew, and a host of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Douglas Fortenbery; and by her paternal and maternal grandparents.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be 1:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Mountain Home Church of Christ with Brother Ken Burton officiating. Memorials may be made to Have a Heart Pet Shelter, 657 AR-202, Yellville, Arkansas 72687.
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11 Condolence(s)
Lori Wyble
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
My sincere condolences to Leslies family. What a angel she was . Always so positive no matter how bad she felt. The love that she had for her children was amazing .May god bless her children. Addison and Skylar.
Charmaine Mertz
Sunday, April 14, 2019
I will never forget the times when Leslie, Leo and the kids came out and helped pick apples. We had so much fun! My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Sorry for your loss!
Sue Simpson
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Dear Leo & Shelia,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts & prayers are with you during this very sad time.
Love,
Lana Sue Simpson
Butch and Freddie Johnson
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Leo and Shelia, we are so sorry for the loss of your daughter, Leslie. We heard of it just now and will not be able to come to the services. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. Hope that someday we may visit and catch up.
May GOD bless and keep you always.
With sincere sympathy and love of a long time friendship.
Butch and Freddie
Lisa Jones
Saturday, April 13, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss of your wonderful daughter Leslie. I got to know her delivering packages to her at her work for several years. She was always smiling and always positive. I loved seeing her on my route. She fought long and hard and never complained. A true inspiration. My prayers are with you her family during this difficult time.
Carolyn Mertz-Moody
Friday, April 12, 2019
My thoughts and prayers to a wonderful family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Teresa Bell
Friday, April 12, 2019
Leslie was such a wonderful woman. It seems like just a short few weeks ago I ran into to her. So happy and positive. She’s an inspiration. She will be missed.
NAncy Danuser Reed
Thursday, April 11, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time in your lives. Leslie was my student, and we traveled to Germany together. She was a ray of sunshine. She loved animals. I think she missed her ferret more than she did her parents while we were gone. She always had a smile and positive comment. I know that her struggle has been long and tiring. I pray that she is at peace and out of pain. If there is anything that I can do for any of you, please let me know. I am so sorry that I am not able to attend the service, but she knew I love her and my prayers for her soul are with her.
Kathy Fine-Burris
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Leo and Shelia, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss Leslie. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. In Loving Friendship, Vernon and Kathy.
kelly davidson
Thursday, April 11, 2019
After going to school with Leslie and then meeting up with her again and getting to be a part of her treatment team was truly an honor. No matter the circumstance, no matter how bad she felt she always welcomed US with a smile......what an amazing woman. Thank you for sharing her with us!!!
Delora Bridgman Crawford
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Leslie is a part of so many of my growing-up memories. My favorite memory of her was at Camp Takodah. I was in the cabin reading and thinking about being baptized. Leslie talked with me and pointed out some scriptures that I should consider. She had a wisdom about her at young age.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She will be missed by many.