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Betty Leachman Obituary

Leachman, Betty Joyce King, 85, Columbus, GA, died March 5, 2017. A funeral service will be held on: Wednesday March 8, 2017 at 2:00 PM, at Striffler-Hamby, in Edgewood Hall, a visitation will be held on Tuesday March 7, from 5:00-7:00.

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Published by Ledger-Enquirer on Mar. 6, 2017.

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March 11, 2017

We will miss your smile and your quick wit. See you in heaven, Miss Bet! Lynne Halvorson

Keith Boutwell

March 8, 2017

So very sorry to hear of this. Bet was such a good friend of the family and we worked together at the Fair and civic center for so many years.I was also her "ride' to hockey. Like a second mother and a dear sweet lady

Martha A.

March 8, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Ms.Bet for her beautiful bright smile, her laughter and her Christmas villages.Heaven received another Angel.Rest in peace Ms Bet. Your memory will live on.With Deepest Sympathy.. Martha.

barbara johnson

March 8, 2017

Rest in Peace dear sweet lady. You will surely be missed by many. Barbara Sherrill Johnson

Teresa Snellings

March 8, 2017

Leachman Family,

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

March 7, 2017

Prayers to the family of Bet Leachman. Everyone at the Jury Managers office are so sorry to hear of the passing of Bet. She was such a sweet and funny lady! Bet worked as a Jury Commissioner and also in the office after she retired! We will miss her laugh and smile!

Marilou H Cooper

March 7, 2017

To Leachman Family,
Bet was a real joy to be around. Her Christmas village was fun to go and see. She fought the good fight and now she is at peace. You are thought about at this time. Marilou H. Cooper

March 7, 2017

Prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Sylvia Bennett

March 6, 2017

Bet was as very good friend for over 40 years. She was loved by everyone. RIP my friend. I will miss you.

March 6, 2017

May the powerful words recorded in the Bible at Matthew 5:4 encourage and strengthen your saddened heart.

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