Leslie Jean Gleason-Hawksbee entered peacefully into rest in Oakland, California on June 22, 2023. She was 99 years old.

Born April 10, 1924 in Missouri to parents Leona and Earl Robinson, Leslie worked in advertising and public relations for 30 years. She is survived by many loving family members and friends and will be greatly missed.  

Arrangements have been entrusted to Grissom’s Chapel & Mortuary.