Rapids; Lydia Close of Vinton; Abigail Close of Brandon; and Jayden and Charisse Lolagne of Independence; seven great grandchildren; sister Rosalie (Carl) Zeller of Walker; and brother Harley (Mamie) McNeal of Davenport. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dick, in 2013; and two sisters, Helen Staton and Luella Griffioen. A memorial fund has been established. Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home is caring for Leota and her family. Condolences may be left at vsrfh.com. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.vsrfh.com/obituaries/Leota-Fern-Sailer?obId=2824911#/celebrationWall