Betty Jean Leach

Betty Jean Spradlin Leach age 80 of Speedwell went Home on December 22, 2012 on her and dad's 49th wedding anniversary! Mother's passions in life were hard work, loving and caring for her children and husband, as well as her siblings, nieces and nephews. Her heart was happiest on a piano stool singing and playing old time gospel music by the "Do-Re-Mi's. Her knowledge and talent of "shaped-note" music was unsurpassed. Mother was the 13th child of 13 children. She was saved Nov. 3, 1944 and was a lifelong member of Duff Baptist Church. She enjoyed serving as pianist, Sunday school and Vacation Bible school teacher.

Mother was preceded in death by husband: Horace Lee Leach. Parents: Jim and Sarah Ann Sharp Spradlin. 7 brothers: Emmett, Edgar, Elmer, Dee, Brooks, James Jr and Jess Spradlin. 4 sisters: Della Dupuy, Novella Spradlin, Ada Elliott, Pauline Smiddy Smith.

She is survived by her son, Pastor Roger Lee Leach and wife Amy of Speedwell. Daughter, Lana Kay Leach Russell and husband Willard (Bill) Russell Jr. of Tazewell. Grandchildren: Caleb, Ethan and Hannah Leach of Speedwell. Mary Faith and Sherman McKinley Russell of Tazewell. Sister: Ruby Shoffner of Fairborn, OH. Brother in law, George Myers. Sister in law, Flossie Spradlin. Many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the extraordinarily compassionate staff of Claiborne County Nursing Home as well as the kindness shown by each caregiver.

Visitation will be 6 until 8 PM Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in Martin Wilson Chapel with the service to follow at 8 PM with Rev. Don Allen and Pastor Roger Leach officiating. Interment will be 2 PM Thursday December 27, 2012 in Leach Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to be made in her honor and memory to Leach Cemetery 198 Rachel Ridge Ln, Speedwell, TN 37870

Honorary Pallbearer: Sherman McKinley Russell.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette in charge of these arrangements.

Ms. Leach's guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com