Barbara Faye Leachman, Age 85 of Cartersville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 31, 1938 and was the daughter to the late Euell and Louise Ezell
Faye was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Marvin "Pete" Leachman; daughter, Rachel Wilkey; grandson, Eric Lee; three sisters, Shirley Barnette, Evelyn Ezell, and Katherine Elrod; two brothers, Wayne Ezell and Hollis Ezell.
She was a dedicated and faithful member of New Canaan Baptist Church. She enjoyed attending church, traveling, shopping, reading, ranch corn nuts, fishing, and mostly spending time with her family. She was a mentor to many. Faye cherished and loved all her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
Faye is survived by two daughters and two sons-in-law, Kathy Hufstetler (Carl), Dale Ward, and Mike Wilkey, all of Cartersville; Five grandchildren, Blake Wilkey (Jill), Carman Jones (Jody), Brandi Lee, Keisha Fulton (Jeff), Carly Drummond (Phil); Twelve great-grandchildren, Savannah Houser, Joseph Jones (Lindsey), Sierra Priest (Braxton), Kaylee Southern (Luke), Ashton Wilkey, Kadee Hogan, Ericka Drummond, Davis Wilkey, Kyndall Drummond, Brooks Fulton, Rae Fulton and Reid Fulton; Seven great-great-grandchildren, Emmaleigh Howell, Easton Howell, Lane Howell, Korbyn Howell, Hadley Grace Jones, Tucker Jones and Jaycee Rae Southern; two special nieces Judy Craig, Bobbie Stanfield and several other nieces/nephews.
Gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 6-8pm at Owen Funeral Home. Family will also receive friends on Sunday, June 2, 2024 beginning at 1pm with a Celebration of life service at 2pm from the chapel of Owen Funeral Home with Brother Larry Towe and Brother Ricky Allen officiating. Burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, with Brother Reggie Temples.
Serving Pallbearers: Blake Wilkey, Joseph Jones, Davis Wilkey, Brooks Fulton, Luke Southern and Braxton Priest. Honorary Pallbearers: Carl Hufstetler, Mike Wilkey, Jody Jones, Phil Drummond, Jeff Fulton, Hubert Lee, Chris Black, and Danny Elrod.
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