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Michelle Leach Obituary
MICHELLE RENEA LEACH "Cookie"
On March 25, 2011 of Crofton, MD. Beloved daughter of Isaiah Leach and Cecelia Leach-Pruden; devoted mother of Stephon Isaiah Leach; loving sister of Isaiah Leach, Jr., Kimonte Nichols and Isaiah Marcus Leach. Also survived by other loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at the ROBERT E. EVANS FUNERAL HOME, Rt. 450 & Racetrack Rd., Bowie, MD on Wednesday, March 30 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Interment private. Please direct memorial contributions to the Mandrin Hospice Home, 3675 Solomon's Island Rd., Harwood, MD 20776. www.robertevansfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michelle Leach
Marcy Ewell
June 14, 2011
I look forward to one of my favorite friends being apart of the resurrection of life. Thank you Jehovah for giving me a special friend for 40 years.
Marcy
Cookie and I in New York
Debra Johnson
May 19, 2011
Cookie:"You so crazy," and then that wonderful chuckle of hers. "Do you want a piece of this pie?"
Me: No thanks."
Cookie : If you want some you betta get some now 'cause when I get into it , it's gonna be all gone. You sure you don't want some?"
Me: Yeah I'm sure.
Cookie: Okay It's gonna be all gone.
That's what I remember the last time I went to visit Cookie. Still trying to give me something that was good and sweet. I was crying and and crying when I had heard that she had passed. My fiance kept telling me to stop crying. I told him I just couldn't stop the tears. Then I started laughing. I told him It was a happy cry. 'Cause I sat there and began to think about how she was no longer in pain. She was in a place where there is no more tears. (Read Revelations Chapter 1) May Cecelia, Stephon and all Cookie's family and friends find peace and comfort in knowing that she is in peace, no pain, no tears. I can't control the tears because I'm still here on this planet called Earth, but where I'm going there won't be any more suffering or pain. I will get to see Cookie and all my family and friends who made it to that place called Heaven. Oh yeah! it rained on that day of her home going celebration. And i didn't get to make it there because of some health problems of my own, but I know I'll see you there Cookie!!! Just keep that beautiful smile on your face until i get there because I'm comin."
VEDA MCDOW
April 26, 2011
TO MY DEAREST FRIEND, I JUST FOUND OUT OF YOUR HOMECOMING TODAY AND I CANT GET YOU OFF MY MIND. WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANOTHER FRIEND QUIT LIKE YOU,YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND. WHEN YOU WALK INTO A ROOM YOU WOULD LIGHT IT UP WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND YOUR BUBBLING PERSONALITY, AND THATS WHAT I WILL REMEMBER FOREVER. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I LOVE YOU MY SISTER!!!! MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!!!!!
VEDA MCDOW
April 26, 2011
TO MY DEAREST FRIEND, I'M JUST FINDING OUT OF YOUR HOMECOMING TODAY, AND I CANT GET YOU OFF MY MIND. WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANOTHER LIKE YOU. WHEN YOU WALK INTO A ROOM YOU LIGHT IT UP WITH YOUR SMILE AND BUBBLING PERSONALITY AND THAT'S WHAT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER FOREVER. YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN NOTHING BUT A TRUE FRIEND TO ME, EVEN IF WE HAVEN'T TALKED FOR A WHILE, ONCE WE CONNECTED AGAIN IT WOULD BE LIKE WE WERE NEVER APART. MY LOVE FOR YOU IS GENUINE AND TRUE. COOKIE I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! I LOVE YOU MY SISTER!!!!!!! REST IN PEACE!
SHANITA HANDON
April 23, 2011
I'M SO SHOCKED WHEN I HEARD MY FRIEND WE WERE FRIENDS FOR 18 YEARS FROM HAIR ACADEMY YOU WERE LIKE FAMILY AND MY FAMILY LOVE YOU THE SAME GIRL I'M GOING TO MISS YOU LOVE SHANITA
Kimberly Harris
April 22, 2011
Cook Cook,
I miss you so much. It's Easter and I am thinking about you as I do everyday. I love you. I know that you are okay.
Pamela Dickey
April 21, 2011
Cookie I didn't get to say goodbye I didn't know until today,I'm hurting that I missed you I know you in a better place no more pain. I called your mom today to check on you as I do always but this time I called to late.I spoke to Stephon today he's going to be ok as always but even better you're his angel. I love you so much girl.You will truly be missed I will forever be grateful that God gave me a chance to meet you.You had one of the best pretties smiles anybody could have always uplifted me just being in your company you was one of a kind Cookie.I'm going to miss summers us eating crabs sometimes your cousins I still use that famous sauce for the crabs (smile).Thank you for all you've done for me just your joy was all I needed. To the Leach family be strong Cookie was the best and God needed her help so he called her home and trust me she's smiling.
Brenda Richardson-Todd
April 21, 2011
I am just hearing about the homegoing of "Cookie" today! I am still in shock. I met Cookie through my sister but she had such a loving spirit it was as if were fad been friends for forever!!! We ate crabs together, went out to celebrate my sisters birthday togethr, she can and broke bread with me and my sistah girlfriends at the garden hat tea party and she attended my sister's wedding at my house!!!! No matter how bad she may have felt you'd never know it because she had that infectious smile on her face and was just glad to be in your presence! Cookie you will be truly missed; you did it; you saw your baby boy grow into a man and you lived your worldly life to the fullest!!! I know you are amongst the Angels now and you are smiling down upon us all! Until we meet again RIP - missing and loving all the precious memories of you.
Shemika Williams
April 18, 2011
Cookie i was just up thinkin about u and how I miss u. I've been thinkin about u all day. I just want u to know i live u so much and miss takin u to georgetown even if it was only a few times that i took u. I still miss and and spendin time with u. Love u honey
Cassandra Carmichael
April 7, 2011
The Methodist Building family was very blessed to have Cookie there to bring her grace, smiles, and joyful personality. Cookie was and always will be a very special part of our community.
Donna Brandyberry
April 4, 2011
It is still with a heavy heart that I write this. Michelle was truly amazing through her long battle with her health. I admired her strong faith in God and how upbeat she was -- always saying "I'm fine" throughout her illness. I truly feel blessed have worked with her. The Funeral Service was a special time -- where I met for the first time the love of her life -- her son, Stephon. Michelle and I had many happy conversations about our special sons.
Caron Johnson
April 1, 2011
My condolences to the family. I pray that God soothes the pain in your hearts and minds over the loss of one so precious.
Know that her light will continue to shine in the absence of her flesh. The person we knew will forever live in our minds and we will smile with thoughts of her and her antics. I am most grateful to God for allowing us to meet and become friends....I Love You, Cook!
Jerry Harris
March 31, 2011
Cookie, I remember coming over your house with Sheretta, Kevin and Shemika...It's been a long time, that's why you have to cherish the ones you love, because you don't know when it will be the last time, tell the people in your family that you love them! I pray for the whole family during this time, I want to especially pray for Stephon, that has gotta be some SERIOUS SERIOUS Pain. I can't imaging losing my mother! Be strong man, you can make it! I hope god will continue to strengthen you all!
Teresa Pickett
March 31, 2011
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Patricia Brown
March 30, 2011
To Cecelia and Family,
You know that you are in our daily prayers and thoughts. We were so sorry to hear of Cookie's passing, but we know that she is in a better place. She is with her grandparents, uncles and family. We love you. Your Aunt Janie, Cousin Pat and the rest of your California Family.
Ellie Dorsey
March 30, 2011
Although I've only met Cookie once, her beautiful spirit resonated deeply and I am honored to have shared her space, how limited it was. May God bless your family, Cookie, and may the memories of you continue to resonate on.
Erica Anselmo
March 30, 2011
I knew Michelle for the International Church of Christ (ICC). She always came in with a smile on her face. She will truly be missed. May GOD be with the family during this trying time. Michelle, you will truly be missed at International Church of Christ.
With Love,
Erica Anselmo
Schunrear
March 30, 2011
May the Wonderful Memories of "Your Beloved" Michelle Forever, live in Your Heart
Cindy Evans
March 30, 2011
Whenever I came to DC for the annual Lifewatch Worship service, I looked forward to Michelle's warm, welcoming smile. What a shock and a great loss. She will be missed. RIP, Michelle.
Ambi Gantt
March 30, 2011
In loving memory of such an amazingly beautiful spirit who was blessed with beautifying people's hair.
Cookie's spirit, humor, and smile was very therapeutic and always gave me joy. I feel so blessed to have had her in my life.
Please accept my deepest sympathies. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sherry Giles
March 30, 2011
Dear Leach family,
She may be gone in body, but not in spirit. To all who had the distinct pleasure of knowing her, or merely crossing her path, Cookie’s warmth, whit, and smile will live on. We are all the better for her having graced us with her presence. Please take comfort in knowing she is most definitely in a better place.
In love and sympathy,
Sherry Giles
Brittany Hairston
March 29, 2011
Dear, cookie
I would like to start off with telling you i love you very much and that you will be missed dearly! I will never forget about the day when i first met you, you had a very bright spirit. It has been about 11 years now but i will always cherish and remember all the great times you,stephon,my mother, the family, and i have had together. What i will miss the most about you cookie is that mother daughter bond we had, I will miss calling you almost everyday when i got out of school, i will miss all the adventures we all had, I will miss your goofiness and laughter, but most of all i will miss you always. Even though it is hard to cope with your passing, it makes me want to appreciate my own life even more but to always keep your spirit alive. I just wish i could of said see you later and to give you one more kiss and one more hug until i see you again. I will never forget you cookie and i hope you are proud of stephon and I.
Love your daughter you never had, Britt
sheretta harris
March 29, 2011
Dearest Cookie:
I love you always. The way you always kept the family laughing will be forever missed. You are one of a kind and we were blessed to have you in our lives!
Love You. Sheretta
Patrice Brown-Quick
March 29, 2011
To my girl "Cookie Lee" who I am so greatful that God let our paths cross. I will never forget our long conversations and junk food sessions we had in the office. I am thankful to have met you. Your spirit and smile was so infectious that you will never be forgotten.
Love you,
"Trice"
Jocelyn Graham
March 29, 2011
Everytime you came to visit you had a smile on your face. We had endless conversations as though we grew up together and you gave me a different view of life. I will miss you and I am truly thankful that our paths crossed. Rest in peace my friend.
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou
Wesley Paulson
March 29, 2011
I always told Cookie that at the Methodist Building, we had a General Secretary and a Chief Engineer, but all of us know who really ran the place, and that was Cookie!!! Connie and I send our prayers to her family and friends.
Wesley (GBCS)
Marvlyn Scott
March 29, 2011
March 29, 2011
I was so sad to hear of Michelle's death. There are no words to express my heartfelt sympathy to her entire family. I will always cherish our frindship,laughter, and time we shared together. She was wonderful, loving, and valuable GBCS Staff. She will dearly miss.
May Her Soul Rest in Perfect Peace.
Marvlyn Scott
Danette Walker
March 29, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Bridgette Jackson
March 29, 2011
Bridgette Jackson
March 29, 2011
I love you Cookie, my sister & my friend
Bridgette Jackson
March 29, 2011
Here is Cookie's photo from our staff directory
Michelle Whittaker
March 29, 2011
I worked with Cookie at the United Methodist Building. She always made folks feel welcome no matter what was going on with her. Her giving and loving spirit was a blessing to all who knew her. She was a courageous woman. I truly miss her smile and sense of humor. Rest in peace, Cookie.
To the family: May God surround you in love and give you comfort.
Telina Bennett-Reed
March 29, 2011
May your spirit live on through your family Cookie. What a wonderful sweet, beautiful person, with an amazing nack for always being happy and greeting you with her amazing smile and wonderful spirit. Cookie and I spent hours talking about life and praying together (she was once my prayer partner). You will be missed but never forgotten. We celebrate you! God Bless!
Kimberly Harris
March 29, 2011
My Dearest Cookie,
I remember your smile, your laughter, our personal moments we shared and your warm spirit. You are my heart. I love you. I love you. I love you.
Rest in peace,
Your Cousin Kim
"all smiles"
Jocelyn Graham
March 29, 2011
Thank you Mrs. Cecelia for sharing your Angel with us. My thoughts and prayers go out you and Stephon. Love always, Jocelyn and Patrice
Jocelyn Graham
March 29, 2011
March 29, 2011
The world is a little sadder today because Cookie's smile is not there to brighten it. Thanks for sharing her with us--Be blessed and encouraged.
Cynthia A. Bond Hopson, The Black College Fund, Nashville, TN
Tom Hazelwood
March 29, 2011
The United Methodist Committee on Relief was blessed to have Michelle as a part of our staff years ago. More importantly, it has been a pleasure and honor to call Cookie a "friend'. Here smile and humor could instantly light the room. Though she has suffered this last while, her strong and beautiful spirit has remained. It is that Spirit of her joy in life that will sustain us all in the days ahead. May that part of Michelle that continues to live in each of us, be the source of hope and joy even in the midst of our grief. God bless and keep each of you in the family. --Tom Hazelwood Assistant General Secretary, U.S. Disaster Response UMCOR
Trina Butler
March 29, 2011
To my Cecelia and the Leach Family,
May Love become your shelter and the beauty of precious memories be your comfort. You're held in Gentle Thoughts and Prayer, All My Love
Cynthia Abrams
March 29, 2011
What a courageous woman! My condolences to Cookie's family. Cookie and I prayed together after her diagnosis and throughout her struggle. Her kind and gentle nature will be sorely missed at the United Methodist Building. I'm sure she's greeting everyone at the gates of heaven with the smile that lit up her face. God Bless and Keep you Cookie.
March 28, 2011
May the God of all comfort be with the family 2 Cornthians 1:3,4
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