Leatrice Del Marie McFadden was born September 07, 1940 to Myrle and Alberta Eddens in Oklahoma City, OK. She was one of eight children. She graduated from Douglas High School in 1958, and attended Central State University.

Leatrice married Ivy Lee McFadden July 29, 1959, and remained until his passing in 1990. To this union six children were born.

She leaves behind her children: Selina McFadden-West, Ira McFadden, June Owens (Harold), Destry McFadden (Kristi), Ivyleata McFadden and Juan McFadden (Erica). Her grandchildren: Damon, Chancedy, Dennis, Kennetta, Andrea, Ira Jr., Lavenia (Filiberto), Latrice, Montreal, Harold Jr. (Shanee), Deserae, Devyn, Chalcydonia, Mari'ya, Juan Jr., Antonio, and Isaac along with many nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and friends.