Leslie Lightfoot

May 23, 1960 - November 16, 2020

Leslie Elaine Lightfoot May 23, 1960 – November 16, 2020 Leslie Elaine Lightfoot age 60 of Smyrna Georgia received her new wings on November 16th, 2020 after living an adventurous and giving life. Daughter of Elaine Kettles Lightfoot and Benjamin Henry Lightfoot, she embraced challenges with grace and style, always acknowledging the needs of others before her own. Born in Atlanta Georgia, Leslie spent her childhood and teenage years growing up in Southern California where she made lifelong friends. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia and a Charter Member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Before retiring earlier this year, Leslie enjoyed a 30-year career with Delta Air Lines: first in reservation sales and next as a flight attendant before spending 15 years as an Instructor for the in-flight training department. She loved to teach and especially enjoyed training initial students how to handle emergency situations. Leslie was proud to be part of such a wonderful company with unlimited opportunities to travel and see the world. As a true patriot, she had great respect for our military and never hesitated to volunteer to crew for a military chartered flight. Time at home was spent by playing an active role in her community as a Board Member of her Homeowners Association as well as the Planning and Zoning Board for the City of Smyrna. Leslie touched many during her journey of life. She was a reignited Christian and ‘Believed’ in many ways. She cherished her family, treasured her friends, loved her kitties and the simple things in life. Always seeking the truth and searching for good, she was prepared for the worst but kept hope for the best. Forever in our hearts, forever in our thoughts, your beautiful orchids blooming and the scent of Stargazer lilies in the air. Search no more to fill mother’s void. Rest in peace sweet Leslie, you are free now and we will meet again in the light. Preceded in death by her mother, Elaine Kettles Lightfoot of Niceville, FL, Leslie is survived by her father Ben Lightfoot and wife Linda of Burnsville, Minnesota; brother Stephen Lightfoot and wife Dr. Lisa Judge, nephew Christopher, and niece Katie of Niceville, Florida; sister Lisa Lightfoot and husband Michael Levy of Hawkinsville, Georgia; cousins James Murray, wife Susan, their children Tripp and Elinor of Griffin, Georgia; cousin William Murray, wife Holly, and their children Gordon and Susannah of Griffin, Georgia. Details of a graveside service in Dalton, Georgia will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Good Mews Animal Foundation, Marietta, Georgia 770-449-2287 https://www.goodmews.org/ White Columns Chapel & Cremations is honored to serve the family of Leslie Lightfoot.