Leslee Ann (Bell) Barrera
November 30, 2018
Leslee Ann (Bell) Barrera, 53, of Arkansas City, KS, Case Manager at Four County Mental Health in Strother Field, KS passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, after a long battle with breast cancer. Memorial Service will be held at Countryside Christian Church at 3 pm on Sunday, December 9, 2018. She attended Southeast High School in Wichita, KS. Leslee is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Barrera; brother, Steve Bell. She is survived by her daughter, Stacia (Jerod) Barrett with grandson, Dominic; sons, Garrett & Talbott Gilliland; parents, Larry & Doris Bell; brother, Len Bell; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Leslee lived her life to the fullest! She never gave in to her disease, she treasured her children and grandchild fiercely, and she loved the Lord with everything she had. Leslee will be dearly missed by all who knew her. It is her hope to one day meet her loved ones at the Amethyst Gate in Heaven! Memorial contributions can be made to the Leslee Barrera Memorial Fund. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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May God bless and help you through this time of sorrow.
I have so many good memories of you my dear sweet Leslee (Lucy) you had such a beautiful soul and were loved by many. I pray for your wonderful kids and your mom and dad for comfort. Fly with the angels now.
My dear friend, never have I met anyone like you! Carpe diem was your life motto, never did you not just go for it!! You made the most of everyday. Your heart was as big as they get. You showed us all what a fighter really was. The void that you have left will never be filled. Les, thanks for everything you have taught us and shared with us. I miss you so much already, but you will live forever in my heart. Until later my friend, until later.
Leslee was a great lady and I can still remember being in her car and Stefan and I talking about doing leg presses. This was when we were all in middle school but I remember her making fun of us because Stacia could do more than us. Ha! She thought that was a hoot. Rest in peace, Leslee.
You were loved by many and will be missed dearly. I Love you Leslee, you were one of a kind, and a great friend to many. My thoughts and prayers are with your Children and the rest of your family. Fly high sweetheart, until I see you again….
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Heaven gained a fighting spirit! Hope she is at peace with her loved ones that proceeded her. Hopefully fond memories of her passion for life, family, friends and humor will comfort those left behind until joined again in the unknown future.
Sad to hear about Leslee. She is the same age as our daughter Liza. Our hearts go out to your family.
Leslee was a joy to be around. I remember her as a child with her Grandpa, driving around with him. She was so full of life and that did not change through out her life. She will be missed!
Facing her health crisis with a smile on her face and still finding joy in life is an inspiration to all. We are glad to have known her for the time she was here.
December 5, 2018
To the family of Leslee Bell,
So sorry to hear of Leslees passing. My sisters and I remember her and her laughter going through elementary, junior high and high school. She lived across the creek from us and we had walked to school together and played in the open field and creek by our homes. Our conversations later in life were fun and full of laughter when we would bump into each other. May she rest in peace in Heaven. May God comfort you all during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to all of you,
Shirley Sagerty, Steve and Sandra Sagerty-Crenshaw, Carol (Sagerty) Bubnick
I did not know your mom that well Stacia, but in the few times I met her you could tell how proud she was of all of her kids and Dom. Throughout her cancer journey she always seemed to keep a sense of humor, a positive outlook and seemed to try to make the best of a bad situation. Praying for comfort for you and your brothers as well as all those who loved her.
I was trying to find the right words to capture our last get-together. Those few hours were so precious to me. Im blessed Steven and Micah had the pleasure of meeting you. I regret not taking more time to come see you and the family. Im gonna miss you. Love you
Erika Irvin Frame
Momma Leslee,
The second I met you I knew you were one of a kind!! Funny, smart, opinionated, kind, loud, giving, and always treated me the way you treated your own daughter. Im grateful to have shared time on this earth with you, Im greatful you raised one of my dearest friends (and her brothers too 😉 ) and Im greatful that my son was able to share some special times with his buddy Dom and Doms Mimi.
Youve left your legacy on this earth, you will be so very missed but youll always be in our hearts….. Rest easy momma Leslee
Leslee, our warrior. You fought hard and you never complained. You tackled it with a smile and determination. And along the way touched more lives than you realized. Im going to miss you. Sending prayers to Stacia, TJ and Garrett; Doris and Larry. Love you all. Until we meet again.
My sincere sympathies to the family may your memories bring you much joy and your prayers to God will bring you much comfort and strength. Romans 12:12
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Leslee was one of the nicest people that I worked with at Sedgwick County. It was sad to see her leave, but she needed a job closer to home. I am sorry to hear of her passing. May her family find peace at this time.
Leslee, I am heartbroken by learning of your passing. My condolences to your family, praying that the Lord help them to find peace and acceptance during this difficult time for them.
You were an amazing lady and friend, our friendship maybe was not the longest one among your friends, but you certainly made a positive impact in my life as I know I did in yours because you once told me and we both love the Lord with all our hearts and we could spend hours talking about Him.
You were a joy to be around. I will always remember your smile, your optimism, your positive attitude always, how you used to plan your trips to chase your bucket list, your passion for fishing, our conversations, your help and support when I most needed it, that I will never forget.
You were a fighter that never gave up, one of the brave and strongest women I have ever met. you fought it until the end and you will always have my admiration. You were a warrior and you will always be my dear friend. Rest in peace.
I will truly miss you, miss your advises, miss our conversations but I know that you are in a better place, Heaven, where there is no more pain. You will be truly missed.
With Love, Ive Coello
My most sincere condolences to Garrett, Tj and family of Leslee. I was so saddened to hear of your moms passing! Your mom was such a sweet lady and I remember how fun and nice she was to us(the neighborhood kids) we sure will miss her on this earth! Her beautiful smile and spirit!
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.