Loretta “Squeaky” Leal, age 75, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Southern TN Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was a native of Minneapolis, MN, and retired from the State of California. She loved to read, crochet, and spend time outdoors.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Harold and Edith A.E. Holmquist Eley; and her husband, John Richard Leal.
She is survived by one niece, Lisa Lee of Pulaski, TN; four great-nieces, Marena Lee (Tamber) of Lawrenceburg, TN, Michelle Lee Russell (Caleb) of Lexington, TN, Marissa Lee of Pulaski, TN, and Millieonna Lee of Pulaski, TN; and her fur baby, Sheena.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

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