Leana Hodo McCarrell, was born on November 18, 1919 in McCloud, Oklahoma to Edward and Clementine (Bell) Youngblood. She departed this life on October 28, 2009 in Oakland, CA at the age of 89.
Leana retired after 17 years from Boeing as a cook. She was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #96, Oasis of Emith Court #18 and Daughters of Isis and Western Star Assembly #40.
Preceding her in death were her husband , Neopolian (Jack) Hodo McCarrell in 1996, and a niece by Irene, Margaret Ann Sherman.
Survivors include a sister, Irene Haywood of Oakland, CA.; 3 nieces, Ida Miles of Richmond, CA., Martha Fontlaroy of Kansas City, Ks and Valorie Moore of Southern CA; other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 from 9 a.m. 1p.m. Funeral Services will begin at 1:30 p.m., at Old Mission Mortuary Chapel ending with the Ceremonial Committals from her Lodges. Burial will follow in Old Mission Cemetery.