R. Leigh Tabor
April 28, 1953 - March 16, 2022
R. Leigh Tabor, 68, of East Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born in Bluefield, WV on April 28, 1953, to Homer and Mary (Harmon) Tabor; they preceded her in death. She is survived by her partner of 29 years, PJ Kannenberg of East Peoria; her sister, Karen Hambleton of Charlotte, NC; two sisters-in-law, Brandi (Pat) Hogan of East Peoria and Stacey Kannenberg of Peoria Heights; her mother and father-in-law, Paul and Jenni Kannenberg of Morton; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends; and her beloved cat, Kaden. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Ritchie Hambleton, her brother-in-law, Rich Hambleton, her sister-in-law, Mickie Anderson; and her in-laws, Lou and Faye Rolofson. Leigh graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a degree in history, then served in the Air Force for five and a half years. She was an avid gamer. Her favorite game was Guild Wars 2, where she was known as Jax. She loved reading about many things but was passionate about religions of all kinds and history, especially about the Civil War. She was a member of the Unitarian Church in Peoria. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services. Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services in East Peoria is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.
R. Leigh Tabor, 68, of East Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born in Bluefield, WV on April 28, 1953, to Homer and Mary (Harmon) Tabor; they preceded her in death. She is... View Obituary & Service Information