Leona McCowan Alsup, 92, of Bartlett, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Forest, LA, on August 12, 1931, the second child of parents, John and Myrtle McCowan. She married George Alsup, Sr. On August 16, 1947. They lived in Lufkin, TX briefly before moving to Bartlett, TN in 1949 where they made their home until her death.

Leona was a homemaker who spent her time being a loving mom to her two children, Betty and Butch. She was active in the local school PTA and was elected the State Secretary of the Tennessee PTA one year. She was active in school carnivals and musical productions and plays when her children were in school. Mrs. Alsup was known as the neighborhood "mom" for years. Leona and George had 76 wonderful years together.

She is survived by her husband, George Alsup; her daughter, Betty Alsup; and daughter-in-law, Dale Alsup. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Richard Strickland, Virgil Alsup (Kim), Sumer Dempsey (Scooter), Chris Milliorn (Amy), Angie Clayton (Bobby), and ten great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Alsup was preceded in death by her parents, her three siblings, and her son, George Lee (Butch) Alsup, Jr.

A graveside service will be at 11:00 on Friday, February 16, 2024 at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis, TN with Rev. Billy Dempsey officiating. Forest Hill Funeral Home is in charge of her arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Singleton Community Center. Please make checks to City of Bartlett (notation on ck to Singleton Community Center), 7266 Third Rd. Bartlett, TN 38135