April 14, 1943 — July 10, 2017

Jean Ann Leake, 74, of Niles, passed away at Memorial Hospital in South Bend on Monday, July 10, 2017.

Jean was born on April 14, 1943, to the late Clyde and Bessie (Best) Noble in Bolton, North Carolina. She graduated from Niles High School in 1962 and went on to work for several financial institutions as a collector.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jack Noble.

She is survived by her children, Dawn Stratton of Niles, Tye (Dana) Stratton of Niles, Scott (Penny) Stratton of South Bend, and Michael Leake of Tipp City, Ohio; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister, Janice Breske of South Bend; and several extended family and close friends.

Jean’s family will be hosting a time to celebrate Jean’s life will be held on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Hope Community Church at 2 p.m.

Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.