Leona Kolar, 75, of Mauriceville, passed away on March 20, 2021 in Beaumont.

Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.

Born in Los Angeles, California, on December 12, 1945 she was the daughter of Harold Theodore Williamson and Myrtle Vincent (Bell) Williamson. Leona owned her own bookkeeping business for many years called Kolar’s Bookkeeping Service. She was a hard worker who also came to know and love her clients. Leona spent her spare time playing games, crocheting, and camping. She loved traveling with her family including her pets whom she loved. Leona was the best cook and was known for her recipes. She went once a month to have lunch with her dearest friends whom she loved like sisters. Leona was a devoted wife, mother, and friend and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Myrtle Williamson; and siblings.

She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Larry Kolar; mother, Frances Waterbury; children, Diana Hartman Willis and husband Scott of Fort Myers, Florida, Ronda Hartman Odom of Bridge City, Theresa Kolar Bodenhamer and husband Dean of Dayton, step son, Michael Kolar of Mauriveville; grandchildren, Brandon Willis and wife Jessica, Mason Willis and Sarah Hernandez, Larry Dylan Hartman, Kristen Odom, Jordon Nelson and wife Candace, and Brooklyn Nelson; great grandchildren, Kay Lutz and Kynlee Nelson; siblings, Oscar Thomas Williamson and Shirley Thomas; as well as numerous other loving family and friends.