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Leonie Y. McCourtie (July 26, 1938 – August 17, 2022)

North Orlando Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4125 N. Hiawassee Road, Orlando

Visitation: Saturday, August 27, 2022
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida

Service Date: Sunday, August 28, 2022
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: North Orlando Seventh Day Adventist Church
4125 N. Hiawassee Road
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

Leonie Y. McCourtie, 84, of Apopka, Florida departed this life on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Leonie was born to Ruby and Leopold Forbes on July 26, 1938 in Clarendon, Jamaica, W.I. She was employed as an administrative assistant with the Ford Foundation in New York for several years before she and her family relocated to Central Florida.

Leonie was a very kind, generous, loving woman with a heart of gold. She dedicated her life to her raising and caring for her beloved family. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and keeping a clean home. She instilled love, wisdom, and Christian values for all her family to follow. She was an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Alumni Association of Northern Caribbean University. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Leonie leaves her precious memories with her devoted husband, William McCourtie; daughter, Simone McCourtie; brother, Dr. Milton (Tracy) Smith; other relatives and dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 4-6PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2022, 11:00AM at North Orlando Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4125 N. Hiawassee Road, Orlando with Pastor David Ounatunde, officiating. Interment: Woodlawn Memorial Park, Orlando.

5 Comments

  • Vivienne Johnson Posted August 23, 2022 9:34 pm

    She was a lovely lady she all ways listen to her hymns love when her nails or polish she allways have a beautiful smile. Sleep in the arms of Jesus my friend

  • Hazel Malvo Posted August 23, 2022 10:06 pm

    My dear friend Leonie we spent so many happy days together rest in peace we will see you again from Hazel Malvo and family

  • Alsie Falconer Posted August 27, 2022 3:27 am

    Leonie – You were admired for being a loving, devoted, and caring wife, mother, sister, aunt, and a true friend. I mourn your loss but happy that you are in a better place. enjoying good health in God’s care.I’ll miss our usual catch-up calls.
    Also, you will be sorely missed, by your Ford Foundation friends and colleagues. REST IN PEACE..

  • Silvea Thomas Posted August 28, 2022 5:05 pm

    Sorry for the loss May God give strength and comfort to the family on behalf of Margaret, Dorothy and silvea

  • Linda Benjamin Posted September 3, 2022 9:14 pm

    Please accept my condolences to the family. May Yahweh strengthen the family.

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