Life’s Reflections

Cynthia

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.