Leigh Kemnitz
July 31, 1936 - April 19, 2014

Leigh J. Kemnitz, 77, of Nokomis, Florida passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Venice, FL.
She was born July 31, 1936 in Raleigh, North Carolina to John Hicks Johnson and Margaret Wells Johnson.
Growing up in Raleigh, Leigh was an avid horsewoman. She attended Hollins University in Virginia. After moving to Florida in the 1960’s, Leigh spent many happy years working and playing at Eye of the Needle, a needlepoint shop in Sarasota. In recent years, she has spent her time with knitting, quilting, needlepoint, and always most importantly caring for her many pampered canine family members.
Leigh was the widow of Terry G. Kemnitz, and is survived by her beloved Belle and Jubal and her loving family, sister Margaret E. Johnson of Raleigh, brother, John H. Johnson of San Mateo, CA, a niece, Jane L. Johnson of San Mateo, CA., and 2 nephews, John H. Johnson of Reno, NV and James T. Johnson of Denver, CO.
Funeral services and interment will be held in Raleigh, NC.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Leigh J. Kemnitz, 77, of Nokomis, Florida passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Venice, FL. She was born July 31, 1936 in Raleigh, North Carolina to John Hicks Johnson and Margaret Wells Johnson. Growing up in Raleigh, Leigh was an avid horsewoman. She attended Hollins University in Virginia. After moving to Florida in the…

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Judie De Marco left a message on April 24, 2014:
There is a big hole in the hearts of all of us who walked our dogs almost daily with Leigh. In recent times she would drive the golf cart with Belle and Jubal trotting alongside. She would often give lifts to some of us who got tired - was well as our dogs! We loved Leigh and she will be sorely missed.
pam smith left a message on April 24, 2014:
My brothers, sister, and I grew up down the street from Leigh, but we never knew her by name. To us she was and always will be The Great Dane Lady. Leigh was a good friend to our mom through the years to which we will always be grateful. We take comfort knowing that they are walking their dogs together in heaven. Our deepest regrets to those who loved her.
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