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“My Sister’s Keeper”

Written By: Climmons Jones, Jr.

In my heart and mind, I will keep you there, at all times, Your Spiritual Seasons have come and gone, Your Treasured Heart, has made Heaven, Home.

Wherever you were, I was there too, Always connected and concern about you, A Sister’s Keeper, bonded in a special way, You moved from life’s journey, I know now where you’ll stay.

Singing from your soul, God heard your joyful songs, “GOD GOT ME NOW”, RIGHT WHERE I BELONG. Like a rose pedal, you bloomed, separated and faded. Yet the stem holding us together, is the promise I know you made it.

I’ll keep you there, in my heart and mind, Reflection of you, thoughtful, giving and kind, A Sister’s love is lifelong, it only grows deeper, I am and we are, A SISTER’S KEEPER.

Love Always, Brothers & Sisters

~ Acknowledgements ~

We the family of the late Cynthia Ann Leaks would like to First, Thank God for His Love, Grace and Mercy. Everyone for their calls, concern, food, listening ears, love, monetary gifts, prayers, texts and visits during these months with us for Cynthia Ann Leaks, we are highly appreciative to you all for the outpour of Love shown. Special thanks to; Baptist East Hospital 5th South floor Doctors/Nurses/CNA’s, Pastor Dr. Frank E. Ray Sr. and New Salem MB Church Parkway, Harrison’s Memorial Chapel “For your Caring & Loving Spirit”

~Cynthia’s Family

Special Thanks To: Climmons Jr., Jamika Ann, Jamaal Anthony, Climmons III, Vashaun Leaks Jones, Brothers, Sisters, our grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. The family for trusting us to bring Ann to our home and take care of her. In her words the last days here on earth, when she became confined to the bed, you got me Maal?

~ Active Pallbearers ~ Climmons Jones, III Jamaal Anthony Jones

Vashaun Leaks Jones Curtrick Leaks

Jason Leaks Joshua Leaks

LeAndre Leaks Marcus Leaks

Tony Leaks Victor Leaks

~ Interment & Committal Rites ~ Saturday, January 28, 2022 • 1:00 P.M. Historic Elmwood Cemetery 824 South Dudley Memphis, Tennessee 38106

Distinctive Services by

www.harrisonsfuneralhomeinc.com

“There’s No Comparison To HARRISON” ~Since 1923~

www.mysticalprinting.com

Life’s Reflections

Ann Leaks was born November 5, 1959, to the late Mr. James Alexander and Gennes Leaks in Memphis, Tennessee. April 20, 1970, Cynthia received a bonus father, the late JD Colemon, whom she affectionately called “Mr. JD.” After experiencing tremendous weight loss from being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in July, suffering two strokes in December, and being placed on Hospice Care on December 27, Cynthia’s faith never wavered. Her favorite words were, “GOD GOT ME!”

On January 16, 2023, Cynthia answered God’s call, and he sent his angels and received her in her Heavenly Home. Cynthia was preceded in death by her brother, James Arthur “Pete” Leaks; grandparents, Ed and Essie Epps Burrell, Wylie and Bessie Coleman; nephews, LeAndre J. Leaks, uncle, Rev. Richard Leaks, Sr. (Dorothy), and several other loved ones.

Cynthia accepted Christ as her Lord and Savoir at St. John Missionary Baptist Church - Deadrick, under the leadership of Rev. LD McGhee and later under Pastor Dr. James Delaney. She attended Sunday School and sang in the choir. She loved Shirley Caesars, Southern Sons, and The Williams Brothers. Later Cynthia worshipped at several churches until she reinstated her membership at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church in June 2022, under the leadership of Dr. Frank E. Ray, Sr., until her health failed. Cynthia also sung with “The Voices of Binghamton,” doing what she loves to do with her ‘high soprano’ voice.

Cynthia attended Dunbar Elementary, Rideway, Sherwood, and graduated from Melrose High School in 1979. She worked for several companies throughout her journey; Wesley Highland Towers of twenty years, Memphis City Schools, FedEx, and Caregiver to others, and she loved to clean and help others.

Cynthia leaves her wonderful memories to be cherished by her loving family, brothers; Curtis Leaks, Sr., Charlie Leaks, Leon (Karen) Leaks, Levell Alexander and Clarence Alexander, sisters; Angie “Nesi” (Climmons) Jones, Carolyn (James “Pete” deceased) Leaks, Gladie M. Dean, Lee Anna Finch, Wil Alice Connard, several loving nieces and nephews whom she was concerned about, often asked about. She also leaves her aunts, Ms. Pearline Leaks and Mrs. Rosie Lee Holmes, cousins, nieces, nephews, family, friends, neighbors, and long-time friend, May Ella Robinson.