Catha Jenkins Leonard

September 8, 1955 - May 8, 2022

Catha Jenkins Leonard passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the age of 66 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Bogalusa, LA on September 8, 1955 to Hulon Jenkins and Betty Lou Seals. Catha is survived by her husband of 50 years, James Taylor Leonard, III; her sons, Patrick Leonard and James Leonard, IV; her daughter, Maryanna Leonard; grandchildren, Hailey Leonard, Grace Leonard, Patrick Leonard, Jr., Ashley Dubroc and Paige Wilson; and great grandchild, JJ Martin. Catha is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved daughter, Nicolette Perret; sister, Edna Laborde and brother, Bobby Rowley. Catha loved fiercely her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchild. She loved and lived with passion all of her life. She graduated with an English degree from UNO later in life. She taught education and made an impact on many students in her years of teaching at PGT Beauregard and other schools. She also taught special Education and had a soft heart for those with learning challenges. Catha loved angels, flowers, her dogs, her outdoor pets, gardening, and especially playing games with her kids and grandkids. She was a kind, thoughtful, loving and a beautiful soul. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all of us. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home 2260 West 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM with visitation beginning at 1:00 until service time. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.