Leslie Roberts Case, 54, passed from this life on Tuesday, Nov. 21, after a long illness.

She was employed at V&B International while also serving as an alderperson for the city of Port Gibson for over 13 years. She was dedicated to her elected position and passionate about preserving and improving her beloved hometown of Port Gibson. A Celebration of Life reception will be at Isabella in Port Gibson Friday, Nov. 24, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Leslie was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Susan Roberts.

She is survived by her son, Matthew Landon Case and his fiancé, Jessie Bennett; brother, Sam “Trey” Roberts; sister, Susan Roberts McCaa along with nephew, Alan McCaa, his wife, Jana and grandniece.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude or Batson Children’s Hospital in her memory.