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Melissa Leach


January 14, 1974 – October 3, 2025

Melissa Leach, of Troy, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, in Lott, Texas.
Melissa lived life to the very fullest, and her energy, humor, and imagination made her world unforgettable. A true harmony was created with a head and a heart in tight laugh; she lived her life with passion and selfless spirit.
Melissa worked as a flight attendant, a career that truly fueled her love for the world and her traveling nature. Whether soaring through the skies or cruising down the highway, she embraced every moment with enthusiasm and a deep gratitude for the beauty of the world.
She found joy in simple pleasures, crafting, gardening, caring for her animals, and tending to her beloved family and friends, including chickens, goats, cows, donkeys, dogs, and even a place. Her home was a place of warmth, laughter, and muddy boots, where every creature was loved and every flower had a story.
She is survived by her loving partner, Shawn Chandler, her daughter, Taylor Weemsden; her cherished grandson, Maverick; her siblings, Casey Dowell, John D. Hamrick, Jamie Leach, Gayle Hamrick, and Misty Hamrick – and her faithful soul who held a special place in her heart. She is also survived by her father, Charles Leach and John B. Leach.
Missy was preceded in death by her mother, Reba Ann Leach; grandparents, Rea Jackson and James Rea Jackson.
Her legacy lives on through her laughter, the joy, and the memories she gave to so many who loved her.
A celebration of life will be held at her home, Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 2 p.m. Please contact her family for more information.