Carla Leslie, 76, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Friday, December 31, 2021, at the Columbus Community Hospital.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 8, at 1:30 PM, at Everlasting Love Church in Columbus with Rev. Patrick Cool officiating. Visitation will begin at the church at 12:30 PM prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to the family. Private family interment will be at a later date.

Carla Jean Leslie was born February 11, 1945, to Carl H and Jean L (Landreth) Wagner in Columbus. She grew up and graduated from Columbus High School in 1963. After graduation, Carla moved to Ventura, California, where she worked as a receptionist for a law office. On September 13, 1969, Carla was united in marriage to Jerry Leslie. They had one daughter, Alisa.

Carla returned to Columbus and was employed by Fleischer Manufacturing and then Frontier Directory as an advertising sales associate. She was a very active member of Everlasting Love Church, had a love for all animals, and enjoyed the birthday lunches with her friend group.

Carla is survived by:
Daughter - Alisa (Jay Faustini) Leslie of Alameda, CA
Sister - Karen (Ronald) Gumm of Columbus, NE
Brother - Keith (Mary) Wagner of Kearney, NE
Nieces - Erin, Angela, Melissa, and Carissa
Nephews - Rob, Todd, Trent, Lance, and Lincoln

Carla was preceded in death by:
Parents - Carl and Jean Wagner
Sister - Kathryn Napp
Her beloved pets