Leela teacher of Lady Sivasamy school, passes away

T. R. Leelavathy, passed away on March 10 at her residence in Bishop’s Garden Extension, R. A. Puram.

Born in the Andamans and brought up in Mylapore, she lived a Mylaporean life for 92 years. She went to school at Lady Sivaswami, Mylapore and went on to be a teacher in the same school. Known to most girls who went to Lady Sivaswami as ‘Leela teacher’, she served the school as needle craft specialist for 36 years.

She is survived by her foster-son who can be reached at 9884207618.