Jessica Marie Leatherwood

December 6, 1981 - March 2, 2022

Jessica Marie Leatherwood, 41, passed away peacefully in her home on March 2, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born December 6, 1981 to Garry W. and Karen R. (Hosier) Leatherwood. She graduated from Lorain Admiral King High School and earned three Bachelor degrees from the University of Toledo. Jessica was a Spanish teacher at the Toledo School of the Arts from 2008 to 2018. She was a wonderful mother to her daughter Mikayla, always a positive spirit and the life of the party. Jessica loved dancing, especially hip hop, as well as traveling and trying new foods. She was passionate about animal causes, and will be remembered for her kindness and selflessness. She is survived by the love of her life, Eric King, their daughter Mikayla King, her beloved dog Buster; her brother Andrew Stead and her sister Michelle Ziegler; a host of nieces and nephews, family and a plethora of dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S Reynolds Rd. on Tuesday, March 8 from 4-8 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 7. Memorial donations may be given to the Toledo Humane Society, the Lucas County Pitt Crew, or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer fund.