Leah Stonebarger

Leah Jan Hirtzel Stonebarger was born in Abilene, Texas March 29th, 1970 and died October 6th, 2012. She graduated from Abilene High in 1988, 50 years after her Grandfather George Truett Black. She married Tony Stonebarger on May 16th, 1992 after meeting on a blind date a year earlier. Together they have 2 boys, Jake born September 9, 1993 and Truett born February 14, 1995, and she was a mom to all who came into her house or under her watch. Her family, friends, and church were the center of her life; she connected to lifelong friends at a young age and touched the heart of everyone she met. She displayed a love of life and her smile was infectious. Leah opened and managed Truly Texas stores for the owners in Midland and San Angelo when she was 20 years old and was trusted in business throughout her life even though personal success was never her goal. She only wanted to do whatever she could to help YOU. Outside of business she was "The Cruise Director" planning family vacations, Church Bus Trips, and anything else YOU wanted her to do. She taught in Mother's Day out programs, was the PTA president and a Den Mother. Leah loved and trusted in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a member of the Valley Church of Christ in Gunter, TX.
Leah's life was cut short by cancer, but she faced that terrible diagnosis as she did everything else in her life: with Strength and a Smile. Through her battle she made more friends and inspired more people (old friends, Dr.'s and nurses, or casual meetings). She too was inspired by her friends, receiving dividends on the love she had given throughout her life. She was overwhelmed by the support of all of those who joined the battle with her.
Leah is survived by her loving husband Tony, her two sons Jake and Truett, parents Terry and Jo Ann Hirtzel, sister Teresa Pendell and her husband Kevin, brother Scott Hirtzel and his wife Roseanne, father and mother in law Carl and Rita Stonebarger.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Allen Family Funeral Options from 6-8:00 PM. A funeral service to celebrate Leah's life will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 1:00 PM at The First Baptist Church of Celina, 841 North Preston Rd., Celina, Texas 75009 with Deacon Tom Boelens officiating.
There will also be a memorial service held on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Calvary Baptist, 1165 Minter Lane Abilene, TX 79603 with Christopher Leissner officiating.