RUTH THELMA LEACH

Cherished Memory of Aunt Ruth, by Cynthia A. Leachmoore

I am a second-generation niece to Aunt Ruth, and most of my memories of her consist of yearly afternoon visits, usually around the holidays. Those memories are constant, with her offering a big hug upon arrival, sitting together with her as she patted my hand, and feasting upon the splendid meals that she and Aunt Marian lovingly prepared.

It was not until the month preceding her passing that I had the gift of...