Gertrude Leach

1919 ∼ 2009

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Gertrude "Mrs. Gertie" Leach, 89, passed away August 14, 2009 in Beaumont with her daughter by her side.

A graveside service will be held Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn.

There will be a gathering of friends and family from 5 -8 p.m. on Saturday at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gertie was born November 18, 1919 in Warren to James and Martha Cain Read.

She was a beautician during the day and at night she was a nurse. She loved her family and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lewis B. Leach, Sr. and son, James Thomas Leach.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, JoAnn Stuart of Beaumont; son, Lewis B. Leach, Jr. of Vista, CA and grandchildren, Tommy, Mike, Lewis, Jamie, Tina, Rene and Jody. She is also survived by her 13 great grandchildren; one great great grandson and her sister, Corrine Chadwick of Beaumont.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Robert Birdwell, Bonnie and staff as well as Odyssey Healthcare of Beaumont and their staff, Pam, Mickey, Susan, Sandy, Marcy, Brenda, Shirley, Carmen, Alma, Kristi, James, Trisha, William, Nikki and Brother Gary.

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Anonymous August 21, 2009

To the Leach Family; We have just returned home and wanted to let you know how sorry we were to learn about Gertie. You are all in our hearts and prayers. Through Glynn, you are a part of our family and we know how much he loved Gertie, Tommy and others##imported-begin##Barbara & Billy Lee##imported-end##

Anonymous August 19, 2009

My dearest condolences to you and your family. May God give you peace in the coming days ahead. Love Marsha Cleveland##imported-begin##Marsha Cleveland##imported-end##

Anonymous August 18, 2009

Miss Gertie was ushered out of this world by her daughter and a host of caregivers - the right way. She was loved and cared for and she loved back. She made friends and impressed people even when she should have been too weak to care - not Miss Gertie. I##imported-begin##Johnny Appleman##imported-end##

Anonymous August 18, 2009

Jody, My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ed and your family as you grieve and celebrate "Momma" Gertie's life. The knowledge that you filled the last months of her life with great care, fun, gardening, good "southern" food and even some short trips ##imported-begin##Marilyn Watson##imported-end##

Anonymous August 18, 2009

Our Lord has received Gertie with much anticipation and Love. He cradles her close to his heart. She will never hurt again, never be sad or weary. For my Sweet Friend Jody, and ED and all those whom Gertie's life has touched, I lift prayers for comfort a##imported-begin##Suzanne M. Thornton##imported-end##

Anonymous August 18, 2009

Lots of love goes out to you.##imported-begin##jack bryan##imported-end##

Anonymous August 17, 2009

Could we with ink the ocean fill, And were the skies of parchment made; Were every stalk on eath a quill, And every man a scribe by trade; To write the love of Miss Gertie for all those who crossed her path in this world, would drain the ocean dry; Nor co##imported-begin##Joe and Nina Baugh##imported-end##

Anonymous August 17, 2009

Granny, I'm sorry for our loss I love you and we all will miss her so much, but we know she is always in our hearts.##imported-begin##Posquale##imported-end##

Anonymous August 17, 2009

Grama Gertie I miss you so very much. Even though I lived far away we were always close at heart. Now you aren't suffering anymore. I can hear your voice everytime I think about you. All the stories you shared I will remember forever. I know God has a spe##imported-begin##Tina##imported-end##

Anonymous August 17, 2009

May God lift your hearts in this time of sorrow. Please accept my sincere sympathy as i am moved with great compassion for the family. ~Donnie F. Brown##imported-begin##Donnie's Family##imported-end##

Anonymous August 17, 2009

Joann, You know how much I loved your Mom. She may have been Mrs Gertie to everyone else, but she will be forever Aunt Skeet to me. Whatcha bet "Bean" was waiting for her with a bucket of worms and a fishing pole ready to show her that favorite fishing ##imported-begin##Nelda Muirhead##imported-end##

Anonymous August 16, 2009

I love you granny and you will be missed by so many. You have changed so many lives, all for the best. I love you and you will live forever in our hearts. We LOVE YOU.##imported-begin##Joe Haggard##imported-end##

Anonymous August 16, 2009

I only knew Ms. Gertie for a little while, but I know she loved her family very much, and was an inspiration to them all. May our Lord's peace be with her family now, just as Ms. Gertie is now in peace and comfort with her God.##imported-begin##Yvonne Stevens##imported-end##

Anonymous August 16, 2009

Worms, fishing, Wheel of Fortune and dinosaurs. That's what I will remember. This world will not be the same without her.##imported-begin##Jamie##imported-end##

Anonymous August 16, 2009

Jody - Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I know she gave it one heck of a fight, but that was her style, right? She was fortunate to have you by her for these last months and especially right there beside her when she moved on. She be smilin##imported-begin##Sonny Hollub##imported-end##

Anonymous August 16, 2009

Dearest JoAnn and Family, We were so sorry to read about the death of Grannie Gertie although we were expecting her homecoming. What an angel on earth and we were so blessed to know her and read the daily updates on her health and her fight with cancer.##imported-begin##Mikel & Hunter Lombard##imported-end##

Anonymous August 15, 2009

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Anonymous August 15, 2009

We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Cherish the good memories and keep the faith.##imported-begin##Bllly and Rose Dickson##imported-end##

Anonymous August 15, 2009

JoAnn our thought and prayers are with you in your loss. Miss Gertie is in a much better place now and in no pain. God Bless You.##imported-begin##Gary & Pat Rayburn##imported-end##

Anonymous August 15, 2009

Tommy, JoAnn and families...We are so sorry to get the call about Gertie. She means so much to many people...I certainly appreciate your family taking care of our brother Glynn while he was in Texas..you were his family away from home. I know Gertie will##imported-begin##Connie & Donnie Wilson##imported-end##

Anonymous August 15, 2009

Tommy, LeAnn, JoAnn, and family, We share your grief in the loss of Gertie, she was a special person, and such a devout and loving friend to Glynn. He loved her too. Thinking of all of you during this sad time in your lives. Wish it were possible to b##imported-begin##Blanche Aldridge##imported-end##

Anonymous August 15, 2009

JODY AND REST OF FAMILY...I AM SO SORRY ABOUT MS. GERTIE...I CAN NOT FIND A WAY THERE BUT WILL HOLD MY OWN SERVICES AT MY HOUSE. SHE WAS SO LOVED AND LOVED SO MANY. SHE IS IN THE BEST HANDS NOW, ONE WITH NO PAIN AND BEAUTIFUL FIELDS OF FLOWERS AND VEGSTAB##imported-begin##Connie Harber##imported-end##

Anonymous August 15, 2009

JoAnn and family We are so sorry to hear of Gertie's passing. She was the best neighbor anyone could have. We have many wonderful memories of her when she was next to us on the bayou. She was a wonderful, generous, thoughtful person and we will miss h##imported-begin##Frank and June Orr##imported-end##

Anonymous August 15, 2009

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY... I AM SURE MISS GERTIE IS SLEEPING WITH THE ANGELS##imported-begin##pam##imported-end##

Anonymous August 15, 2009

JoAnn, It was such a privilege and a pleasure to take care of Miss Gertie and to get to know you and Ed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Trisha##imported-begin##Trisha Crowley##imported-end##