Obituary - Leila Sharon Gaskin
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Leila Sharon Gaskin, 58, of Henrico, Virginia, passed away on January 24, 2025, at Parham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Richmond, VA. She did not survive the year-long battle with cancer that resisted all treatments provided by the VCU Massey Cancer Center.
Survivors include her mother, Judith Singer Gaskin, and siblings, Amy (James) Schriever (Utah), Edwin (Amy) Gaskin (Virginia), Nathaniel (Jennifer) Gaskin (California), and David (Elizabeth) Gaskin (Arizona); her father, Charles Edwin Gaskin predeceased her. She adored her 13 nieces and nephews, and her two cats.
Leila served a mission in Portugal for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Even as she struggled with declining health, she found that continuing to learn was important to her. She was working toward her master’s degree in creative writing from Southern New Hampshire University. She was a member of the James River Writers.
She had many hobbies over the years including music, nature photography, jewelry making, writing, baking, and needlework.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
