Leona "Lee" Austin, 70 of Utica, Ohio died November 6, 2012 at Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark, Ohio

Lee was born May 12, 1942, in Newark, Ohio to the late James and Rebecca (Kidwell) Wright.

She was a member of North Side Church of Christ, the Esther Circle, Utica La Sertoma and Utica and Licking Valley Senior Citizens.
Lee worked for Gray Drug (Rite Aid) for over twenty years.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Frank W. Austin of Utica; daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Eric Burt of Toboso, Ohio; two grandchildren, Erica Burt of Toboso, Molly Bishop of Walhonding, OH; nieces and nephews; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Regina and Tom Daniels and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Boyd and Beth Austin all of Croton, Ohio.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 10, 2012 at North Side Church of Christ, 4427 Marion Rd. NE, Newark where friends may call Friday, November 9, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery.


Law-Baker Funeral Home, 34 N. Main St., Utica, Ohio is assisting the family with arrangements.
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