December 28, 1930 – August 7, 2026
It is with deep sadness and faithful hearts that the family announces the passing of Leona Roselyn Teyne Padmore at the age of 95. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, distinguished leader, teacher, and woman of unshakable faith.
BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Date of Birth: December 28, 1930 (David Town, Crozerville, Liberia)
Date of Passing: August 7, 2026 (Age 95)
Parents: Paramount Chief David Dikenah Padmore & Kiapeh Nortei
Spouse: John Harold Tolbert Sr. (m. February 11, 1962)
Education: Lott Carey Mission School, Secretarial Science (Liberia), Dietary Science (England)
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
- Chief Commissioner – Liberian Girl Guides Association
- Commissioner – Township of Crozerville
- President – St. Paul River District Missionary & Educational Convention
- Sunday School Superintendent & Deaconess – Reeves Memorial United Methodist Church
- Community Educator & Humanitarian – Founded tuition-free schools post-war and led relief missions during the Ebola crisis in Liberia
SURVIVED BY
Children: John Harold Tolbert Jr., David Dikenah Tolbert, Euphemia Tolbert Porte, and Delano Franklin Tolbert.
Siblings: Clarice Padmore and David Padmore Jr.
Grandchildren (22): Janice Tolbert-Simmons, Mildred Tolbert, Audrey Porte, Mardea Tolbert-Ibeh, Leroy Porte, AT Tolbert, Dinelle Tolbert, Eagle Tolbert, Zachary Tolbert, Harold Porte, Desmond Porte, Joseph Tolbert, Sean Tolbert, Racheal Tolbert, Nicole Tolbert, Sarafina, AJ Tolbert, Joyce Tolbert, Amos Tolbert, Augustine Tolbert, Marily Clarice Tolbert, and Esther Tolbert.
Great-Grandchildren (6): Jayden James, Dominic Ibeh, Jonathan Kamara, Hawa Kamara, Sophia Simmons, and Delano Franklin Tolbert Jr.
Extended Family: Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins across Liberia, Ivory Coast, and the United States.
The light is still shining – “Sunlight”
Friday Sept 25, 2026 @7pm
St Luke Lutheran Church
7595 Center Pkwy
Sacramento CA 95823
– Funeral Service –
Saturday Sept 26, 2026 @10am
St Luke Lutheran Church
7595 Center Pkwy
Sacramento CA 95823
For more info contact Euphemia Porte (916) 267-0441 or Fatu Cooper (916) 862-7076
