Leona Kalba

Published 9:04pm Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Leona Kalba, age 94, of Columbus died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at Tryon Estates. She was born Jan. 31, 1918 in Canada to the late Mary Tackit.
She was very active in the Hendersonville Square Dancing Club and very active at Tryon Estates, teaching computer classes and enjoying line dancing.
She is survived by several cousins whom she dearly loved.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at Tryon Estates. Chaplain Ralph Kuether will officiate.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.
Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.

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