Leisa Lillian Blevins, of Buchanan

Published 8:09 am Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Oct. 9, 1966 — April 28, 2019

Leisa Lillian Blevins, 52, of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph.

She was born Oct. 9, 1966, in Christchurch, New Zealand, to the late David Tuatara and Maureen (Richard) Knight.

Leisa was a friendly, outgoing, very talkative woman. She married Ralph Neal Blevins and they moved to Buchanan in 1991 when Ralph was discharged from the U.S. Navy.

Leisa is survived by her husband, Ralph Neal Blevins; son, Richard Blevins; daughter, Samantha Blevins; stepdaughter, Karrie (Christie) Blevins; brother, Adam Tuatara; mother-in-law, Martha Blevins; and grandchild, Lincoln Blevins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, David and Maureen; stepfather, Richard; and brother, Dwight Tuatara.

Cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at hovenfunerals.com.