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Doris Leach Obituary
Windsor, CA
Doris Saylors Leach, 85, wife of Edward Everett Leach, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013, at home in Windsor, California.
Born in Greenville, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Alean Barnett Saylors and William Edgar Saylors and was a member of First Congregational UCC in Santa Rosa, California. She was a 1945 graduate of Greenville High School.
Surviving are daughters: Jo (Dick) Allen of Greenville, SC, Jean (John) Firth of Copperas Cove, TX, and Judy (Mark) Adams of Santa Rosa, CA; five grandchildren: Edward Firth (Summer) of Sacramento, CA, Andy (Angela) Allen of Greenville, SC, Michael Firth of Killeen, TX, Lesley Adams, of Chico, CA and Christopher Adams of Santa Rosa, CA; and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers: Charles, Eddie and Mendel Saylors; and granddaughter-in-law, Amy Firth.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on January 26, 2013 at First Congregational UCC Church with a luncheon to follow in the fellowship hall.
Private inurnment will follow at the Santa Rosa Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to one's favorite charity.
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Linda Patterson
January 20, 2013
What an amazing woman. We know where you got it, Judy. :) I know you'll miss her very much. With deepest sympathy. Linda
Adrienne
January 20, 2013
Judy,
I'm sad to read of your (our) loss. Blessings and prayers to you and your family. I guess we'll have to share that talked about "lunch" on a different level. Peace.
Sue Saylors
January 20, 2013
Doris was a very special lady. I will always hold her dear to my heart. I know each of you will miss her and treasure your memories. Blessings to each.
Betty Beavers
January 20, 2013
What a life she had! A truly great woman. Thinking of you, Judy.
Marsha Marin
January 20, 2013
Judy, My heart goes out to you and your family. May the peace of God be with you.
Jo Allen
January 20, 2013
You will forever be loved and missed. We had such wonderful times together as a family. Love you forever.
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