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Heather Ann Furrow Leech

Heather Leech Obituary

Heather Ann Furrow Leech, 27, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 8, 2008. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Danny Reed officiating. Interment will follow in Reesedale Cemetery, Elliston. The family wishes to express a special thanks to the doctors and nurses in the ICU at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. The Leech family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 11, 2008.

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Pat Short

September 25, 2008

Jo and Jr. I was so sorry to hear of Heather's passing. I didn't know it until yesterday when Louise told me. I only got to meet Heather twice at the picnics but she was such a sweet person with a smile on her face constantly. I hope that you take strength in the fact that she is now with the Lord and is a beautiful Angel. Bless each of you and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Crystal Womack-Poore

September 12, 2008

To the family, I am so sorry I was unable to be there during your loss of such a beautiful person. I have memories of Heather that brings tears to my eye's. I still remember that no matter how tough things were she always smiled through everything. I will miss hearing the stories Trish would tell me as we worked together at Elliston food mart. Heather called her mom a million times a night, but Trish was always glad to hear her voice. I know it would be hard for any parent to lose a child, but for a bond like Heather and her mom I send extra prayers. May god bless all of you in this tough time, and Heaven just got the perfect angel. I love you Heather and I will miss your heavenly smile, may it always brighten heaven. You put up a tough fight on earth, now may you hurt no more or feel no more pain as you walk beside your heavenly father.

Crystal Christian/Dalton

September 11, 2008

We will miss Heather. I remember her when she was little and was always so happy and to the Lord she goes I know that She will make him smile. Love you lady

Angie Beasley(9 Mtn PCU RHM)

September 11, 2008

Junior,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Please know that you and Heather touched the lives of myself and the entire staff on 9 MTN PCU and we will not forget you. I admire your strength and dedication to your wife and I am amazed by your strength. Know that Heather is at peace and we will always have her in our hearts. Take care.

Dana (Mills) Stultz

September 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Pete Monk

September 11, 2008

Hey Junior,
Hey man I dont know you as well as most signing this guest book, but I did want to write you and send my condolences, I know your situation was a bad one but you always seemed in pretty good spirits and that is something to be admired considering the situation . I am truly sorry for the outcome of your wife but just know she will always be with you. You and your family are in our prayers.
I work for Hoyt Parris and we met in the waiting room of ICU at RHM

April Peck

September 11, 2008

Junior and Family, I was at the hospital a lot with the Parris family while you all were there, you all truely are remarkable and should stand firm in knowing Heather is at Peace now with the Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this time. Thanks for your comfort and support. Let us know if we can do anything for you.

Tracy Silcott (Coe)

September 10, 2008

The way we met was akward, and we became really good friends, i always admired the way that you handled everything and the way that you were so honest, especially with a smile on your face....now that God has called you home, you can look after us and know that you have so many smiles to give, i will miss you so much, and i will see you again one day.. I Love You and Miss you...

TRACY

Kristen Ferguson

September 10, 2008

Junior, I am so sorry for you and your family in the loss of Heather. I never got to hear her voice but from the way you and you family talked of her she seemed to be a very sweet person. I can tell that you loved her so much. I know all of the staff of the NTICU at the hospital were upset when she passed and the unit hasn't been quite the same without you guys, but we all know that Heather is in a better place and she is in no more pain. Just remember she is always with you.
May god bless you and your family.

Sandra Bowles Sumner

September 10, 2008

Heather was a beautiful person with an infectious smile. I am blessed to have known her. I will miss her letters and phone calls. It was so tough for me not to be able to send her a postcard this week during my travels. I always enjoyed searching for postcards during my trips to send to Heather. I wish that I could be with all of you as you celebrate Heather’s life. I am grieving her loss, but I know that she is now pain-free, and I believe that God has a much greater plan for her! Heather was my hero and I am glad that I was able to tell her so recently during my visit with her in the hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone that loves Heather. I love her very much.

Janet&Robert Stallard

September 10, 2008

Oh Heather our beautiful Heather
You have been a true fighter. One tuff kid always. Always smiling
You have been a beautiful Angel here on Earth and I know You are up in Heaven smiling down on all of us now. That beautiful smile, always smiling. Heather we Love you.
We love all of yall.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

GARY JONES

September 10, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Phyllis Meredith

September 10, 2008

I work at Eastern Montgomery High School and I too have fond memories of Heather. What a sweet - sweet girl. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep the memories close - they will bring you comfort in the days ahead.
God Bless
Guidance Department
Eastern Montgomery High School

Patty Hinkley

September 10, 2008

Junior, I know that your loss is a great because you lost a loving companion. I know that the days ahead will be very hard, but you stay strong. Heather was a wonderful person and I am blessed to know the both of you. In my thoughts and prayers.

Karla (Richardson) Melton

September 10, 2008

My heart goes out to each of you at this hard time. I sure Heather is in heaven just smiling down. I never seen her without a smile on her face. She was such a strong person, a hero! May God give you all peace and comfort you.

Mike & Crystal Epperly

September 10, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time in your life ~ we are so sorry to hear of your loss.

Debbie ( Dooley ) English

September 10, 2008

Howard and family, I am so sorry to hear about Heather.May your memories of her sustain you and give you strength during such a tragic time.

Millie Weaver

September 10, 2008

I am so sorry Junior and family for your loss. Heather was such a sweet and caring person, she never had a frown on her face. Now she is in no pain and giving all of her smiles to heaven. I hope that the heartache that you all have been going through with latley be lifted up off of you knowing she is a sweet little angel now..may your hearts rest in peace.

Edward Bowles

September 10, 2008

My prayers be with the family in this time of grief. Heather is with God now. I have a life time of wonderful memories of her. Love, Edward W Bowles

Paige Bower

September 10, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Heather was a very special person; I know she'll be greatly missed...

May Peace be with you!

God Bless,

Mary (Harvey) Wells

September 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Autumn Lane

September 10, 2008

Heather,
I miss you, You were one of these sweetest people on earth and i wish you could still be here with us but god needed an angel and he chose you to be his perfect angel. I love You heather!
autumn

H.B. & AVA BAYNE

September 10, 2008

HOWARD,SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR DAUGHTER.

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