Mary-Leigh-Obituary

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Mary Leigh

Shelby, North Carolina

Jan 23, 1940 – Oct 14, 2025

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BORN
January 23, 1940
DIED
October 14, 2025
LOCATION
Shelby, North Carolina

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Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby Obituary

Mary Leigh, 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby.

Mary Esther Beam Leigh was born to Ernest and Esther Beam in 1940 and married Raymond Thomas Leigh in 1963. They had 3 children [Elizabeth (Libby) Leigh, Rodney (Blue) Leigh, and Gary Leigh] and 4...

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Libby, Rodney & Gary -
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. I have fond memories of your parents and of the whole family, from Shelby Savings, or office beach trips, visits to the lake and just running into each other around town. Mother & Daddy thought alot of Mary and Raymond, and of course, loved each one of you as their own. I still have pictures of some of our trips and they always make me smile. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers as I know how hard it is to say...

I grew up knowing her. She was always so loving and nice

I am so very sorry for your loss. I am thinking of all of you and holding you close in my heart! I loved Meme! I know she will be greatly missed!!

A beautiful woman and a sweet lady I have known most of my life. Thank you for your kindness when we spent time together. Prayers for your loved ones as they miss you.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Thinking of your family during this time. Mary was clever and quick to laugh. I appreciated her humor.

I am so sorry for your losses. But after reading this, I can tell that she left a true legacy of love in her family.

My favorite MeMe. Sweet heart to everyone. I am lucky to have been her best son in law! Nothing I would not have done for her. I am certain she will make all the angles her best cakes and blonde brownies!!!!

Gary I am so sorry to hear about your mother. You, Jennifer, and Emma and your family are in my prayers.