Leila Laing transitions

Leila Laing, 79 of Newark, NJ, formerly from St. Petersburg passed away June 22, 2017.

She was born in Crystal River and moved to St. Petersburg at a young age. She is predeceased in death by her father Paris Williams, mother Leila Williams, brother Robert Williams, sisters Bernice Fields, Patty Dee Williams and Jimmie Lee Williams.

Survived by son Malcolm Laing, sisters Viola Varner and Paris Ruffin, brother Tommy Williams, grandchildren Wali, Yuri, Leila, Alexandria, Alyssa and Aysia, great-grandchildren Genesis, Josh, Alijah and Jett and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held July 29 at 1 p.m. at Beach Memorial Chapel, 301 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach.