Mia Nicole Leonelli McNamee

Mia’s sweet and gentle spirit was called back to her God after a sudden illness. She is reunited in Heaven with her father, Leo Leonelli MD (2011) and brother David Leonelli PhD (2013). Mia was unique and original, since childhood, and always had her own style. She was warm, creative, perceptive and loving. She brought harmony into any gathering or situation. Her ability to focus her caring attention on anyone, friend or stranger, made her a cherished wife, a fun and engaging sister, a devoted daughter, a beloved auntie, an exceptional teacher.

Mia is survived by her husband of 27 years, Brian McNamee; her mother, Ruth Leonelli of Seal Beach; her brothers Steve (Janet) of Cypress, Dan (Nella) of Rio Rancho, NM, and Mark (Elizabeth) of Chula Vista; sisters Laura (Mark Heitlinger) of Sacramento, Lisa (Mark Gallego) of Santa Maria, and Melinda (Steve Batty) of Gardena, as well as 20 nieces and nephews who were precious to her, and 27 treasured grand-nieces and nephews.

Mia was a gifted visual artist who was skilled and detail-oriented, which led to an early career in graphic design. She loved to create interesting fabrics and clothing through knitting. She appreciated literature and was an avid reader. Her later career in teaching allowed her to further express her creativity, to relate to young students in a personal and meaningful way, and to integrate her Christian faith and values into her profession.

Mia will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her, but especially by those who loved her and lost her too soon.

Lighthouse Memorials is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Memorial Service Mia McNamee
Time: Aug 27, 2022 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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