Lealer Louise Kirkland Winn

Spring Hope – Lealer Louise Kirkland Winn, age 49, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026.  Born in Louisiana on August 10, 1977, she was the daughter of the late Merle Clifton Kirkland.

Blessed with a beautiful personality and a contagious laugh, Lealer brought happiness and peacefulness into every room she entered.  She was known for always being willing to go out of her way to make others around her feel good.  Lealer especially loved spending time with her family and friends, even more-so when it was with her grandchildren, whether it was simply creating new and everlasting memories or her live performances of karaoke car concerts.  A devoted and loving companion, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many, Lealer will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Lealer is survived by her loving husband, Robert “Vann” Cauley; her children, Shelby Hawkins, Heather Winn (Fred Dickens), Pepper Winn, Sara Cauley, and Jeremy Smith (Jennifer); her mother, Martha Pevytoe Brown; her grandchildren, Tristan Smith, Landon Hawkins, and Kobe Dickens; her sisters, Stacey Lewis (Michael), Tracy Urban (Scott), Rainy Andrews, Ronda Stoddard (Duane), and Mavis Edwards; her brothers, Casey Kirkland (Summer), Charles Edwards (Alisha), and Chris Smith (Vicky); and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dearest friends.

A Special Gathering of Family and Friends to celebrate Lealer life will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.  You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.