Leslie "Kit" Jo Frederick, passed away on February 14, 2018 at Moravian Manor.

Kit was feisty and bold with an unmatched quick wit and a heart of gold for people close to her. Those that were fortunate to meet and know her would have a difficult time in forgetting her because an original like Kit stands out in any crowd. She will always be remembered for bringing smiles and laughter to everyone in her company. From Miss Naval Reserve in her early 20's to a mother of 4 and stepmom of 3, Kit was the quintessential stay-at-home presence for half her life. Over the years, she enjoyed extended family trips to NJ, Sunday family dinners, coffee every morning and iced tea the rest of the day. She was a heckuva cook who kept many happily fed and whom continue to recreate her favorite dishes like spaghetti pie, Swiss steak, and turkey with all the trimmings today. Kit was a tough nut if you knew her, but that trait is what made her the person we love. She embodied the protective tenacity of a mother lion, the humor of Lucille Ball, and the sharp tongue of Mae West. As her children will all agree, the mold was broken when Kit came along. Her pippiness and unfiltered ways will fondly go on in all of us, and missing her will be a palpable loss in our hearts.

Kit will be unbelievably missed by her 6 children Phillip Heagy; Winfield Heagy, husband of Liz and father to Fei; Jacquelynn Brandsema, wife of Arjan and mother to Tessa, Katie, and Luke; Elizabeth Huyett, wife of Jesse and mother to Carson and Chase; Lori Frederick Biddle, and Lu Anne Leh, mother of Amber. As well, Kit is able to call countless people friends over her 80 years with us.

Kindly omit flowers and if you desire to give in honor of Kit, please support The Alzheimer's Foundation or Moravian Manor's Benevolent Fund. Services were held privately for the family to honor Kit's wishes.