Perva Lorain Leach

Perva Lorain (Smith) Leach, age 62, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at her home in Plain City, Ohio. She was born on March 14, 1961 to Manuel Marcum and Polly (Smith) Messer in Louisa, Kentucky.
Perva was a woman who didn't know a stranger, who loved very deeply. She loved all of her family with every fiber of her being, as well as all of her friends, whom she loved and considered family. Above this, she loved the Lord, her Father, with her whole heart and soul, and would speak the word of God to all who would listen, as it was imperative and important for her to know that she would see everyone again someday.
Bluegrass music coursed through her veins, and to hear her sing it was an absolute treat and blessing! She had a wonderful gift to listen, talk to, and mentor others, as she was a confidant to many!
Perva was definitely a woman of many talents: cooking, swapping recipes, making up her own dishes; and none ever a disappointment, always making sure all who came around or were close by to be fed. The list of other gifts goes on and on.
No one ever left her presence without immeasurable love, peace of mind, a full stomach, and the Grace and fulfillment of being consumed with the Holy Spirit.
Hootie Hooo! to the (Queen)
Perva is survived by: the father of her children, Charles (Lane) Leach; children: Trina Leach, Sabrina Leach, and Joshua Leach; grandchildren and the lights of her life: Seairra, Kaleb, Jaddan, Skyler, and Jrayke; sister Brenda Bray (Asa Schreck); sister-in-law Faith Messer; brother-in-law Jack Sidenstricker; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by: fiancé Don Hartpence; grandmother Tilda Payne; parents: Manuel Marcum and Polly (Smith) Messer; son-in-law George Dolphin; siblings: Carol, Linda, Cricket, and James; uncles: Homer Smith, and Henry Smith; and aunts: Betty Damron, and Mary Knapp.
Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 pm Friday, May 19, 2023 at Ferguson Funeral Home in Plain City where the services will be held 10 am Saturday, May 20, 2023. Burial immediately following at Forest Grove Cemetery in Plain City.
Memorial contributions may be made to Columbus Family Health Care P.O. Box 29143, Columbus, Ohio 43229.
Please visit www.fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com to leave a special memory.