Leila S. Asfour Chamma
January 22, 1947 ~ May 18, 2006
With her family by her side, Leila S. Asfour Chamma, 59, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2006 after a long struggle with cancer. Born January 22, 1947 in Haifa, Palestine, she was the daughter of Frances Ghanem Asfour of Weirton and the late Shukri Asfour. Leila was also preceded in death by her husband Sami Y. Chamma on April 30, 1999.
Leila retired from US Airways where she worked as a reservationist. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. She loved movies, reading books, sewing and was a talented cook. She was a loving grandmother to Simon and adored her nieces and nephews.
Leila’s survivors include her daughters Nina Johnson and her husband Mark of Parker, CO and Tania Chamma of Ventabren, France; brother Joseph Asfour and his wife Joyce of Long Grove, IL; sisters Fay Stump and her husband Greg of Weirton and Lisa Flaifel and her husband George of Markham, Ontario and grandson Simon Andrew Johnson.
The family will receive friends Sunday 1-3 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 11AM Monday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. Reverend Father Mario Claro will officiate. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery.
Please consider a contribution in memory of Leila to Athena’s Closet, Post Office Box 2452, Weirton, WV 26062.
Share tributes with her family at www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Leila was one of my best friends. I will miss her dearly. She always had a smile and something nice to say. Her cooking was out of this world especially her baklava (which she tried to teach me how to make). She faced life with dignity and courage. She was a role model that will be remembered by all whose lives she touched.
Don and I are so sorry for your loss. Leila was such a lovely person and fought so bravely against her terrible illness. I shall always remember her and her lovely spirit.
Fay, You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of Leila. I know that she had been through a lot with her illness and now she will be at peace. Sorry that we can not be there for you. May you rely on your faith during your time of grief. Pete and Kathy
Living across from Leila many years ago has brought back pleasant memories. I remember her kindness so well. She will be missed. Donna Gobert
Fay and family, I am really sorry to hear of the death of Leila, your sister. In the late fifties, my sister, Sharon and I lived in the house next to Cove Tavern and your family lived nearby. We used to play together in the summer. I was a couple of years older than Leila and Sharon was 2 years younger; we went to Edgewood School. Your family was very nice. God bless you and your family. I know Leila is free of pain now but so young. I will pray for all of you. Naomi
You have my deepest sympathies. I’m sorry I cannot be there for you. All my love, Robyn
Leila approached her life with faith and courage. She serves as a powerful example of what God asks of each of us. I ask her prayer in facing the challenge of illness. Eternal Rest unto O Lord and May the Perpetual Light shine on her.
Always a smile and a laugh, always concerned about others, strength in the face of adversity, faith that never wavered, love for her family and friends…this is how I will always remember Leila. She was a blessing and an inspiration. I feel honored to not only have worked with her, but to have been called a friend. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers that God will comfort your hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness. While Leila will be missed by all of us, let us find comfort in the fact that she is now in a place where there is no more pain. And let us keep in mind that one day we will join our loved ones again. Albert-Valerie-Katie and Matt Helewa
So sorry to hear about the death of your mother. Was happy I got to meet Leila when she visited you in Parker. Our deepest Sympathy. Rose Ann & Bill Keller
Dear Mrs. Asfour, I am so sad to learn of Leila’s passing. When my mom died this February, you were telling me how sick Leila was and I was shocked to learn of her illness. To lose a child, at any age, it somehow counter to the natural flow of life. I am so very sorry for you and your family and I am so very sorry for sweet Leila. I remember her so well in the neighborhood and she was a happy and bright spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Remember to take care of yourself at this very tender time. Fondly, Deya
Nina and Tania, Although we didn’t know your mother well, as neighbors we would chat from time to time when she was up to taking a short walk. We were as surprised as she when we discovered our children lived only a few houses apart in Parker, Colorado. We were so saddened by her passing. She was a lovely, courageous lady who was admired by all who knew her. She has been such an inspiration to so many others. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Sandy & Jack Hatala