Inez Hester Leach, 98, of Sadler, awoke in the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 3, 2020.
Inez was born to Audrey and James Hester on August 7, 1922, in Holly Creek, Oklahoma. After living in Arizona and West Texas, her family moved to Sadler in 1932. She graduated from Sadler High School in 1941 and moved to Fort Worth a year later.
On November 26, 1947, Inez married Lowe L. Leach. The two met on a blind date and remained sweethearts for 64 wonderful, loving years. Together, in 1954, they built their own home where they raised their four daughters. Upon retiring, they moved to their Grayson County farm where together, they enjoyed raising cows, their vegetable garden, fruit and pecan trees and fishing in the pond.
Deeply rooted in her Christian faith, Inez was a lifelong Methodist and faithful servant of Jesus Christ. She always gave to her family sacrificial and unconditional love. She taught her daughters to love and serve God and to be excellent caregivers for their own families. She demonstrated this early on, as she cared for her mother-in-law in her home all while mothering a nine year old, a four year old, a newborn and expecting her fourth child. Inez exemplified the Proverbs 31 woman encouraging Lowe to love and honor her as Christ loves the Church.
Inez was preceded in death by her parents, Audrey and James Hester, her granddaughter, Summer Rose Wortham, her grandson, Micah Wortham, her son-in-law, Ron Wortham and her husband Lowe L. Leach.
Survivors are daughters, Debby Wortham, Fort Worth, Texas; Patty McMinn (Ben), Whitesboro, Texas; Becky Morris (Richard), Fort Worth, Texas; Sarah Galaviz, (Miguel), Sadler, Texas. Grandchildren are Dustin Wortham, Michael (Becky), Jacob Morris, Michelle Petta (Andrew), Audrey Leach-Galaviz, Angelica Tovar (Joel), Verenice Pacheco (Andres), Miguel Galaviz. Great-grandchildren, Elijah McMinn, Chloe Petta, Claire Petta, Victoria Tovar, Joel Tovar, Jr., Natalie Tovar, Elijah Pacheco, Ariya Pacheco, Ariel Pacheco and Ishmael Galaviz.
Multitudes of thanks go to 1st Texas Home Health and Visionary Hospice for invaluable loving support.
Visitation will be held at Meador Funeral Home, Whitesboro, Texas on Sunday, September 6, 2020 from 4:00-6:00 pm with a funeral at First United Methodist Church Whitesboro, on Monday, September 7, 2020 at 10:00 am. Officiated by Dr. Don Renshaw and Rev. Chad McSwain. Interment will follow at Sadler Cemetery, Sadler, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 122 S. Union Street, Whitesboro, Texas, 76273.
In support of our local, state, and federal government including CDC directives and to protect the physical health, safety and well-being of our community, social distancing and the wearing of masks while attending the funeral services and visitation will be observed.
I praise God for Mrs. Leach. I have known her all my life. She was like a mom to me. We had many great times together especially in my youth. She will be missed but she’s in a much better place now. Thank you Mrs. Leach for all you did for me and my family and for your family because you raised four wonderful girls that have families of their own. You Taught them well about Jesus and the God we serve. Your light was always shining Bright and now it’s shining brighter today than it ever has been. Hallelujah.
Thank you so much for all your love, support , and prayers Bill. You know we all love the Ricks family as well!
Thank you so much for your kind words Frank. We always loved our times spent with your family growing up. Great memories!
A life devoted to God and family now to receive her reward.
Thank you Betty and Willis.
Thank you so much for your kind words Frank. We always loved our times spent with your family growing up. Great memories!
To the Leach Girls!
I have many fond memories coming to your home in Fort Worth on Sunday afternoons and playing in that big yard with many trees!! Your mom and dad were both so gracious and we loved being with them and you girls. Your mother lived a long life and I know is missed but as Christians we have the sure promises of God’s Word that someday we will all be reunited never to part again. May our Heavenly Father sustain and comfort you and give you peace. We certainly have a Hope and peace that is needed in these last days. God Bless each of you and yours! Frank & Valerie Ricks
We love each of you and are blessed to have had Inez as our friend, mentor and sister in Christ.
Our love, Mark and Cindy
Thank you Mark and Cindy.
Love you forever my precious cousin. We will meet again one day
Love you, sweet Sandi. Yes you will!❤️
She was a fine woman who was always kind to those around her. She will be truly missed. Fond memories of her and her family of us Ricks boys growing up.
Thank you Richard! We always looked forward to our get togethers with the Ricks family. We have wonderful memories!
Prayers to her family.
Thank you Wendy.
I am so sorry for your loss
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
Thank you Wendy.
Thank you Glenda.
While our hearts are sad because we have lost a precious friend, we have to give thanks for the wonderful and blessed time that we had her with us. She always had a smile and made you feel so good just to be in her presence. I loved her so much.
Thank you Martha. Moma always enjoyed receiving your cards and funnies in the mail. They really cheered her up.
Dear Sarah & Sisters,
I found out yesterday during Zoom Sunday School that your sweet mother had gone to her Heavenly Home. Your parents were my first babysitters so I don’t remember that. But all my life I would hear stories about Inez and Lowe Leach. The stories always included “good Christian family.” I was thrilled when Sarah came to work at First UMC in Arlington.
I wish you the peace of knowing your parents are together once again. They have left a beautiful legacy of Christian service and love.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Nancy.