Eunice Lenora Landon

Eunice Lenora Landon was born on January 21, 1928, to the late Zed Charles Brittingham and Mae Dudley Killebrew. She was the youngest of three children and was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Raymond Zed Brittingham and William Dudley Brittingham. One child, Darryl preceded her in death. As her mother also preceded her in death, she was adopted by John and Zora Baxter. From this family, she had 5 siblings who also preceded her in death (Ruth Staley, John Baxter, Dorothy Glover, Margaret Holmes, and Earl Baxter). “Lenora” as she was commonly called, was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System, and graduated from William Penn High School. After graduating, she entered the workforce as a caretaker for Dr. Lebo before transitioning into the clothing industry where she wore many hats. Lenora was a lover of many things but held a very special connection with her elephants. She collected elephants for years and would always have them with the trunk up. Lenora accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age and attended her family church Faith Tabernacle Muchmore Memorial Baptist Church. Years later, she joined Miller Memorial Baptist Church where she served faithfully for over 30yrs in the Anchor club and the Women’s Joy Ministry. In recent years she joined Vision of Hope Baptist Church. In 1963 Lenora stepped in to help her brother William Dudley Brittingham with caring for his six children. Her faith and belief in family was one of the most important things to her, and she would not allow her family to be separated. Alongside her brother she helped to raise his five girls and one boy as well as her own three children. When it came to Lenora nothing was more important than family. Lenora had another name that many affectionately called her “Grammy”. She was given this name by her great niece (granddaughter) and she carried it with her for over 50yrs through her “Grammy Daycare”. In Grammy Daycare, she raised 4 generations that regarded her as more of a grandmother than an aunt. These generations included her nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces, and nephews, and even neighbors. Continuing her legacy are her three living children Cecil (Rylene), Charlene, and Lenora (Ray). 6 grandchildren Darryl, Andre, Jamilah, Maurice, Brittany, and Immanuel. 7 great grandchildren Darryl, Jabree, Keyante, Aminah, Jacques, Milan, and Jamison. She had a host of nieces, nephews, and honorary grandchildren. Lenora also leaves one special friend, Inez Stewart

Eunice Lenora Landon

January 21, 1928 - May 17, 2024