Leslie Alexandra Fishel, age 25, left this earth unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2014. She received the greatest Christmas gift of all, the promise of eternal life with Jesus Christ.

Leslie is survived by her mother and step dad, Patricia and Butch Coons; her Ray ''Ray Ray'' Rook; her father, Dave Fishel; her sister and brother-in-law, Amber and Justin Sandeford, and their children, Jace, Ava, Kage, and soon to be born baby Alex whom lovingly called her Aunt ''Leggie''; her boyfriend, whom she dearly loved, Ethan Crowder; her grandmother, Thelma Fishel; several aunts, uncles, cousins, sweet friends, and her Sonic family whose lives she greatly impacted.

Leslie pursued her passion following the footsteps of her mother by becoming a hair stylist and professional colorist. She will be remembered as a daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and car hop, with a colorful, bubbly personality and smiling face.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 26, 2014 from 6:30 to 8:30 at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Life Launch Pad, PO Box 16689, Wilmington, NC, 27408.