Leona Joan Schloesser, 101, of Highlands, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late David Leo Trahey and Pearl Alice Cary Trahey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Schloesser; daughter, Lynne Ellen Smith and two sisters, Ruthie McNichols and Loraine Tatum. Leona loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was of the Catholic faith.

She is survived by two daughters, Coradee Ferree of New Port Beach, CA and Maribeth Moss of Cashiers, NC; one brother, Daniel Trahey of Chicago, IL; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 13th at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com