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Madelyn Manning "Missy" Leach

Madelyn Leach Obituary

Memorial service for Madelyn "Missy" Manning Leach, M.D., 60, South Peninsula Avenue, who passed away Friday, March 16, 2007, after a lengthy illness, will be 12 noon Wednesday, March 21, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with the Rev. C. Blake Rambo officiating. Madelyn attended high school at Stratford Academy in Macon, Ga., and graduated with a bachelor's degree from Mercer University where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She received a medical degree from Tulane University and completed her residency at the Ocshner Clinic in New Orleans, La., where she specialized in Internal Medicine and sub-specialized in Psychiatry and Hematology/Oncology. She last worked at Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial. Dearly loved by her family, she is survived by her son, Peter John Leach, Houston, Texas; her mother, Rose Manning Ayres; her stepfather, William C. Ayres; sister, Ashley Manning Zahra; and brother-in-law, Robert F. Zahra. Beloved by her family and appreciated by her patients for her gracious and caring manner, she will be missed, but she trusted in Jesus Christ as Savior in life and ever lives in His glorious presence. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Leach's memory to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1650 Live Oak Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Mar. 18, 2007.

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Val Lynn

March 24, 2007

Peter and family of Missy, you are remembered and our thoughts are with you in New Orleans: Val, Suzanne, Lee, Mike

Martee Rule

March 22, 2007

Peter,
Our prayers are with you and your family. We never met your mom, but you spoke of her often and from reading the guestbook she was obviously a special lady. We love you and are here for you.
Love, Martee, Rashelle and the boys

Walt and Rebecca Bunge

March 20, 2007

Our sincerest condolences go to Dr. Leach's entire family. The only joy in this is in knowing that she is walking with Christ and has eternal life in Him.

Peter, I know this has been hard for you, but you have been a great testimony through all of this, and will continue to be. When you run out of steam, God is waiting to fill you up again.

If there is anything we can do to help you through this, please let us know. We love you.

Madeline Armstrong

March 20, 2007

Peter,
We are here for you, and we know that you have been and will continue be held in His arms of comfort and grace.
Madeline Armstrong

Cindi McClure

March 20, 2007

To all of you, Although I never met any of you , I felt as if I knew each of you. Madlyn never stopped talking about all of you. I worked as Madalyn's Reaseach Coordinator in Ormond for a year. Just enough for me to know what an amazing, compasionate, woman she was and how very much she loved you all. My prayers are with you.
Fondly, Cindi McClure

March 20, 2007

Dr. Leach was a beautiful person who will be remembered fondly by many, many patients and families. You should be very proud of her legacy.

Nelson Johnson

March 20, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sheila Cook

March 19, 2007

I only knew her for a brief moment when I helped her with moving her mom into a nursing facility a few years ago. My prayers go out to your family, she was blessed and will be missed dearly.

Dan Post

March 19, 2007

Peter,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. I'm most pleased that your mom is walking with the Lord and know that fact brings you great comfort and peace. May God bless you with strength and wisdom as you celebrate your mom's legacy.

Dan and Judi Post and kids

Bruce Klinger

March 19, 2007

Peter,

You are such a wonderful brother in the Lord and an excellent son to your Mom who is now dancing before the throne of God. She has received her crown!! My Life Group prayed for you and your family last night and believe that the Holy Spirit will strengthen you today.

The Lord bless and keep you. The Lord will cause His face to shine upon you and give you peace.

Much love to you......Bruce, Teresa and '3'

Grace Orellana

March 19, 2007

my prayers our with you peter and your family.

March 19, 2007

Dear Peter:

My sincere condolences! Our prayers are with you, dear Peter! May the Lord comfort you in the loss of your beautiful Mom and may His peace be upon you. Blessings, Gabi

Mike and Debbe Pugh

March 19, 2007

Peter,
Our prayers will continue for you during this most difficult time. Our Lord will see you through this with His Comfort being available continually for you each step of the way.

Victoria Brewton, Agape Love Ministries

March 18, 2007

Peter,

We are still standing with you in this loss of your mother as we have during this difficult time for both of you the last few months. I am so thankful for Missy's peaceful transition into the arms of the Lord and know she is rejoicing and dancing all over Heaven in her new body. As I read the details of your mom's life, I was struck by many similarities and just missed knowing her by a few years in Macon. She was a beautiful woman in many ways and has left a spiritual legacy that will continue to expand through your faith walk. I wish I had the pleasure of knowing her personally; I know we would have enjoyed each other.

You are in our hearts and prayers as you make this transition in your life. Please let Mark and I know of anything that we can help with or to just talk - we love you. I am confident that the Lord is releasing new strength and grace to you each day as you lift up your head to see His smiling face shining upon you. The Lord has received much glory through your faithfulness during these difficult months, and He will carry you in His arms when it is hard to walk because He loves you so much. May you rest peacefully in His strength as you move forward with renewed faith and deeper revelation of His limitless love for you.

VIRGINIA DEMICHELE

March 18, 2007

I AM SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF DR. LEACH. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY.

Andrea Schlegel

March 18, 2007

Peter, may God be with you and your family as you go through this loss. May your mother rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus Christ.

Karlene Nething

March 18, 2007

Peter,

May God sustain you with His rich love and mercy.

May you receive from Him according to His lovingkindness.

Suzie Camardelle

March 18, 2007

Peter -

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most sorrowful time. Having lost a parent, I know the pain that accompanies this loss. I also know that Jesus will walk you through this pain.

Have peace in knowing that your mom is with the Lord in her NEW perfect, painless body.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you or your family.

Bill & Emily Cherney

March 18, 2007

Our sincerest condolences on your loss. My God's peace and comfort be with you always.

Coit Walker Walker

March 18, 2007

Peter,

My condolences on your loss. My father passed away a few years ago and I know it may be hard for a while. But, I know you are comforted by Him who brought her into the family of God.

God Bless you! Coit

Gina Johnston

March 18, 2007

My dearest Peter -

My sincere condolences in your loss. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time in your life.

In His Love,
Gina

Leona Green

March 18, 2007

I only know you a short time but
come to love you dearly.

Pastor Allen Green

March 18, 2007

Our love and prayers are with all of you. We are very sorry for your loss and hope that God's love will give you peace. Peter we love you and are here for you in whatever you need.

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