MINNEOLA – Leslie L. Minor, 71, died Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Hill Top House, in Bucklin, KS.

She was born July 23, 1954 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the daughter of Russell and Eunice (Mullin) Foster. She graduated from Highland High School, class of 1972. She lived in Lyons, KS while she earned her Bachelor's Degree from Sterling College. She later moved to Dodge City, KS in 1993. She was an LPN for many years, working at the Dodge City Medical Center and Western Plains Medical Complex.  She adored her family and her nursing career, pouring her heart into caring for others. She had a special gift for making people feel seen and valued, often greeting everyone with her signature nickname, "sunshine." She enjoyed dancing, camping, spending time with her family, and her dog Tidbit.

She married Richard Freisner in 1974 and they later divorced.  On October 10, 2000, she married the love of her life and her forever dance partner, Cliff Minor in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico, beginning a journey filled with joy, laughter, and countless twirls on and off the dance floor.

She is survived by her husband, Cliff Minor of Minneola, KS; Son, Scott Freisner of Chase, KS; Daughter, Tammi Fischer (Dustin) of Dodge City, KS; her Adopted Son, Marcus Freisner of Chase, KS; Sister, Pam Hoyle (Ted) of Mesa, AZ; Stepmother, Pat Foster of Albuquerque, NM; Stepsister, Meg McLeod of Albuquerque, NM; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren with one on the way; as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved dog Tidbit.

A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, with Jeff Hiers officiating.  There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to Hospice of the Prairie or Hill Top House in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.