Rita Lee Leverkuhn
Rita Lee Leverkuhn, 77, of Vidor, passed from this life Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was born on June 25, 1947, in Deming, New Mexico, to Billie Gwen McAtee Smith and Vester Lee Smith.
Survivors include her husband, M.L. Leverkuhn; children, Melissa Kay Brucia and her husband, Byron; Gary Don Leverkuhn and his wife, Regina; John Mark Leverkuhn and his wife, Carissa; Rachel Leann Leverkuhn McAllister; and Joshua Lewis Leverkuhn, all of Vidor, Texas; grandchildren, Hannah Hargraves and her husband, Clint, of Vidor, Texas; Caitlyn Leverkuhn of Vidor, Texas; Courtney O’Brien and her husband, Donte, of Denton, Texas; Shailee Stroud and her husband, Brent, of Vidor, Texas; Cameron Leverkuhn and his wife, Makayala, of Vidor, Texas; Victoria Leverkuhn; Josiah Leverkuhn; Jacelyn Leverkuhn, all of Vidor, Texas; Daxtyn Leverkuhn of Missouri; Kanyon Leverkuhn; and Kynna Leverkuhn, both of Vidor, Texas; great-grandchildren, Rhett, Drake, Adelynn, Royalty, Rylan, Donte, Jr. “June Bug”, and Oaklyn; siblings, Danny Smith, Sr. and his wife, Brenda; and Rodney Smith, both of Vidor, Texas; and sister-in-law, JoLynn Smith of Vidor, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Billie and Vester Smith; and brother, Jerry Smith.
A gathering of Mrs. Leverkuhn’s family and friends will be 11:00 a.m., with her funeral service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at Vidor Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, 21987 IH 10, Vidor, Texas. Her interment will follow at Franks Branch Cemetery, Fred, Texas, under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Church of the Lord Jesus Christ – Vidor
- 21987, Interstate 10, Vidor, Texas, 77662,
- May 23, 2025
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Funeral Service
Church of the Lord Jesus Christ – Vidor
- 21987, Interstate 10, Vidor, Texas, 77662,
- May 23, 2025
- 1:00 pm
Interment
Franks Branch Cemetery-Fred
- 21650, Farm to Market 92, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- May 23, 2025
Josh and Rachel I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I know she is with our God and she is loving that. Praying for you all! Love you my sweet Josh♥️🙏🏼♥️
Dear family,
My deepest condolences in the loss of your dear Rita. What a wonderful lady she was. May God comfort and keep you at this time, and always. She will truly be missed. All my love,
Shirlene
To all of the family, I am sorry for the loss of Sis. Rita. She was such a sweet person and so easy to love. I will always remember her as a Godly example of a Christian lady. I am praying for you all during this time of loss.
John I am so sorry to hear about this for you and your family. My most sincere condolences to you and your family. Tis a sad day when your mom passes I know from experience. Love you brother.
Sis. Leverkuhn was so very nice to me every time I saw her. my prayers are with you all .God Bless
I met Sis. Leverkuhn almost 45 years ago. Some of her children are my son’s ages. We celebrated birthdays for our kids and always had a blast.
We also did quilting together the old fashion way using a quilting frame and did it by hand. I enjoyed our visits together.
She sat in front of me in church. I always missed her when she was gone. When she was able to come to church I always gave her a hug. I will miss her dearly. I know the children will miss Mawmaws candy.
I will see you again when we meet in heaven.
Love you
Annette Cook
So sorry to hear of Sis. Leverkuhns passing. She was a very sweet lady, and always so welcoming. Prayers for all of the family!!
So sorry to hear of the passing of Sis. Leverkuhn. May God’s peace be upon you all.
Sister Leverkuhn was a wonderful mother and saint of God! She was always very sweet and kind. She made you feel so welcome that you felt like part of the family. She is a great example of perseverance through the rigors of life. What a precious lady that I was privileged to know for many years – since I was a young man. I am saddened to see her go, but joyful that she has entered into the rest of the Lord and her reward! Our prayers are with the family and her church. May God bless and comfort you during this time of loss!
Rita was a very sweet lady . Always enjoyed visiting with her. Praying for peace and comfort in the days to come.Sherry Mansfield Williams