Leona Eilene Brazil

Leona Eilene Brazil, 85, of Danielsville, affectionately known to most as "Sally", died February 19, 2017 in the
company of her loving family. Leona was born March 24, 1931, in Arena, North Dakota, to humble Romanian
immigrants, David and Freda (Grasley) Schock and was the wife of the late Joseph R. Brazil who preceded her in
death in 2005.
Leona was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on August 13, 1944. She married Joseph R Brazil on August
10, 1947. Joseph was active as a minister of Jehovah's Witnesses and so Leona served at his side in California,
Missouri, New York, and Nevada. Twenty-eight of those years she served volunteering as a member of the
International Headquarters staff of Jehovah's Witnesses. Leona will be remembered for her zeal in the ministry, her
friendly smile, her hospitality, her collection of 'wise sayings', her playing guitar and piano, and singing, especially
harmony.
She is survived by her son Joseph M. and wife Esther, four grandchildren, Jabin and wife Jody, Jerid and wife Marie,
Justin, and Jana Oliver and husband Caleb; nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by all of her ten brothers and sisters and a grandson, Judah
Brazil in 2015.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 4th at the Nazareth Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witnesses, 2371 Yost Road, Bath, PA with Brother Duane Hamberg officiating. The family will receive friends from
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the services.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses - Northampton in care of the Schisler
Funeral Home 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com