UNION:

Memorial services for Ms Jeannine J. Leach of Union will be held 10 am, Saturday, March 19, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Union. Rev. Jack Foster and Rev. Mike Gunter will officiate.

Visitation will be held 9:30 am til time for services on Saturday at First Baptist Church of Union.

Ms. Leach, 92 died Tuesday, March 8 at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian.

After retiring from the State of Mississippi, as an English teacher for 30 years, Ms. Leach established a children's mission in Honduras. She served as a missionary to the children's mission for over 40 years. She came home from her last trip to Honduras on September 11, 2019. However, the children's mission that she established is ongoing today.

Survivors include:

2 Sons: Sammy Leach of Union and Ken Leach, Jr. of Union

5 Grandchildren: Tyler Leach and Davis Leach of Columbus, Leah Walker (Ricky) of Decatur, Amanda Cleveland (Britt) of Union and Madison Golson (Harrison) of Greenville, South Carolina

7 Great Grandchildren

1 Niece: Ruth Ann Brummitt of North Carolina

Ms. Leach was preceded in death by one daughter, Gayle Miles.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to Jeannine Leach Honduras Missions Fund in care of

First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 129 Union, MS 39365