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Shelah Leake Obituary
Shelah M. Leake, 64, of Charlottesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2010.
She was born on June 12, 1946, the daughter of Georgia M. Leake of Charlottesville and the late John M. Leake. She was also preceded in death by her son, Ralph Todd Lamm.
She is survived by a daughter, Carrie L. McGhee and her fiance, Harold Morris; a very special grandson, Alexander N. Loving and granddaughter, Ariana Morris; a nephew, Joshua Stokes; three brothers, John M. "Jock" Leake, James Patrick "Patty" Leake and Denny S. Leake and his wife, Michelle; three aunts, Louise Kennedy, Jackie Russell and Rosa Bridges; and many other close relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010, at Covenant Church of God, 1025 Rio Road East.
Memorial donations may be made to The Covenant Church of God, 1025 Rio Road East, Charlottesville, VA 22901.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Alexander Loving
May 13, 2018
I love and miss you every day.. My life hasnt been the same without you. Keep watching over me and Happy Mothers Day you did everything for me. I have never wrote on here or even seen your grave but I will make sure to be there on your birthday and I will bring tons of flowers! You always called me your Bestest in The Westest My Little Biggie Fry only me you and Grandma and my mom know about that. Just please know that Noot loves you and Im sorry if I ever let you down because you raised me right. Rest in Heaven my beautiful Nana
josh stokes
November 5, 2010
i loved shela leake she is my aunt
i will miss her:(
November 5, 2010
i loved shela
josh stokes
she is my aunt
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Cathy Dent
November 4, 2010
Carrie, I am very sorry to hear of your Mother's death. I knew Shelah when we both worked at PVCC and we shared our love of roses and lavender. Her memory will hold with those who knew her as being the hard-working, genuine, and caring person that she was.
November 4, 2010
Carrie,
I know you must be feeling so much pain right now, but I know how much your mom loved you. It was always so much fun to spend time at your house with you and your mom. I will keep you in my prayers. Please know you are loved and your mother will always be remembered fondly.
Love
Renae
Adrienne Granitz
November 4, 2010
Carrie. Very sorry to learn of your mother's death. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Tancyus
November 4, 2010
Denny and Paty, I'm so sorry to learn of the loss of your sister. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time.
Mike Tancyus
Jaime Herring Chilstrom
November 3, 2010
Carrie, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I loved her very much and she was such an important part of my life growing up. I will miss her tremendously. Please share my family's condolences to yours. Gwen, Dwight, Jaime, Steve, Maddie, Meaghan, Jesse and Sophie.
Tina Wyant Breeden
November 3, 2010
So very sorry to hear of your loss. We will be in prayer for your family.
Krista Darcus
November 3, 2010
Carrie,
I was very surprised and sad to learn of your mom's death. I pray that the comfort of the Holy Spirit will be with you now. May God also give you guidance and wisdom as you handle the practical matters that now arise. May His joy be your strength. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
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