Leatta Jones was born February 16, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of five children born to the late Leon Jones and Lorraine Baird Jones.
Leatta attended North Division High School and graduated from Ottawa University with a BA in Health Care Management.
Her career and life’s work centered on health care and the well-being of others. She worked for beloved Milwaukee obstetrician Dr. William Finlayson and in various management and administration roles at St. Luke’s Medical Center, The Greater Milwaukee Foundation, The East Tennessee Area Health Education Center, and Milwaukee Health Services Inc. In addition to being an accomplished baker, she was a devoted mother, wife, and friend.
She leaves to cherish her memory, a son, Euriael R. Jordan, and a host of grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many devoted friends. Leatta was preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie L Jacobs.
Visitation Friday April 22nd at Krause Funeral Home located at 9000 West Capitol Milwaukee WI, 53222 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Service at 1:00 PM with procession to Glen Oaks to follow.