Leona Mae (Dusen) Mileham, 91, went home to be with her loving Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Leona was born in Batavia, New York on July 15, 1932, to the late Earl and Genevieve Dusen.
Leona married the love of her life, Edwin F. Mileham, Sr., on July 28, 1951. Together they raised 6 children on Milestone Farms on Indian Falls Road. Leona is predeceased by her beloved husband Edwin; her son, Pastor Rodney Mileham and son-in-law, Charles (Chip) Nicometi.
Her best moments were when her family surrounded her for their annual “picnics at the pond” and Christmas Eve celebrations. She hosted the Mileham family from Georgia and other out-of-town guests every deer season for many, many years. Leona is also remembered lovingly by her neighbors of many years and dear friends from the Indian Falls Methodist Church where she was a member for over 70 years.
Leona is survived by her children, Edwin F. (LuAnne) Mileham, Jr., Douglas E. Mileham (Liz), daughter-in-law, Patricia Mileham, Eric Mileham, Rebecca Nicometi and Chad (Tina) Mileham. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren, with 2 more on the way, and several great, great grandchildren who lovingly remember her wonderful hugs and her Christmas cookies. She is also survived by her sister Jane (Donald) Fitch of Oakfield and brother-in-law, Roger Mileham of Georgia.
The family invites you to join them in celebrating her faith and family legacy at the Indian Falls Methodist, 7908 Allegheny Road, Corfu, NY, where calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Funeral services will be held at the church on Friday, March 8th at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu, NY.
Arrangements were made by C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., Corfu, NY.
