Leallyn Mary Breault

Leallyn (Jackie) Mary Breault passed away on July 9, 2024, at the age of 87 in Elk Grove, California surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 20, 1936, in Van Nuys, CA to Warren Allen Smith and Mary Leora (Watson) Smith. Leallyn dedicated her life to her family and her career, leaving a lasting impact on those around her.

Leallyn was a proud graduate of Van Nuys High School, class of 1956. She started her work career at Prudential Insurance Company before becoming a homemaker. Later in life she became a founding partner and president of Centerline Striping Company, Inc., a successful local family construction business for the past 40 years. Her professional achievements were paralleled by her commitment to her family, whom she considered her greatest accomplishment.

She found joy in traveling the world with family and friends, cabin cruising on the Sacramento Delta, and creating lasting memories at the family’s mountain cabin. Leallyn was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s Parish of Elk Grove. She remained firm in her beliefs and loyal to her faith her entire life.

Leallyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, James (Jim) Breault, and her sister, Shirley Spain. She is survived by her sister Gayle Feinstein along with her children, Thomas Breault, Sharon Breault (John), Mark Breault, and Vincent Breault; her grandchildren, Whitney (Breault) Cook (Jonathan), Spencer Breault (Sophie), Morgan (Breault) Burns (Patrick), Austin Breault (Alexa), Dean Breault, and Nolan Breault; and her great-grandchildren, Boston and Blakely Burns, Kennedy Cook and numerous nieces and nephews.

A service to honor Leallyn’s life will be held on July 30, 2024 at St. Mary’s Cemetery and Funeral Center, 6509 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, CA 95820. The chapel will open at 9:00 a.m., with a Rosary at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 10:00 a.m. and burial. A reception will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Breathe California Sacramento Region at www.sacbreathe.org, an organization close to Leallyn’s heart. Her legacy will continue to inspire and influence, remembered fondly by all who knew her.

The Breault family would like to thank Mercy Medical Group (Geriatrics, Palliative Care) for their loving care, kindness and concern for our mother.