Leila Mae Bock, age 94 of rural Appleton City, MO, was born on March 6, 1931. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 11, 2026 with her family at her side. She was saved at an early age and has been a member of the Harmony Baptist Church until her passing. Leila Mae lived in the Taberville area in her early years until she met the love of her life.
Leila Mae Waters and Tony Bock were united in marriage on March 24, 1951, in Eureka Springs, AR. Soon after, Tony was drafted into the Army and while he served his country, Leila Mae helped on the Bock family farm. Leila Mae loved her family and her time with grandkids, especially Sunday dinners. She also spent a lot of time trucking grain during harvest. Leila Mae enjoyed her bowling team, sewing and reading. She really loved the mountain trips.
Leila Mae is survived by her children: Dennis Bock and wife Wanda, Bonnie Perrymann, Barbara Belew, Dale Bock and wife Gayle, Wanda Barley and husband Brant; 11 grandchildren: Leila Houk, Brittany Perrymann, Sara Perrymann, Jamie Belew, Jennifer Bock, Tanner Belew, Cameron Bock, Taylor Bock, Connor Bock and Braiden Barley; 7 great-grandchildren: Tyler Crowder, Ethan Houk, Ryan Daugherty, Kaylee Houk, Reese Mikle, Aiden Juarez and Elodie Bock; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Austin Crowder and Adlee Crowder; one sister-in-law, Julia Ann Bock and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Leila Mae in death were her husband, Tony; her parents, G.T. and Louise Waters; and sisters, Betty Hutchins and Joan Ann Waters.
Funeral Services were Sat., Feb. 14, 2025 at 11 AM at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO with burial in Harmony Baptist Cemetery. Memorial is to Harmony Baptist Cemtery.
