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Doris Marie Leach

January 22, 1942 — March 18, 2018

Doris Marie Leach, 76, of New Castle passed away peacefully and entered into the arms of God on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born January 22, 1942 in Albany, Kentucky to the late Elmer “Whitey” and Bercie (Byrd) Butler.

Doris was the base of the family’s strength and love. She loved helping others and didn’t know a stranger. Doris was known for her green thumb around her neighborhood and always had the prettiest flowers. She also enjoyed cooking for everyone and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Doris will be remembered for her family stories and the many good times she had with friends and family.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Gilbert Leroy Leach; children, Sheri (Robert Douglas) Feaster of New Castle, Merle Allen Leach (Stephanie Rowe) of New Castle; daughter in law, Geraldine Leach of New Castle; grandchildren, Matthew (Kacie) Feaster, Christopher Feaster, Trinity Feaster, Christina (Eric) Steigerwalt, Tisha Raines; great grandchildren, Sarah Weaver, Leah Steigerwalt, Shalei Crabtree, Royce Feaster, Jesse Raines, Jason Raines; siblings, David (Donna) Butler, Denise (Kirby) Beaty, Donnie Butler, Patty (Chris) Clark, Janice Davis; sister in law, Carol Butler; special nephews, Mike (Debbie) Denney, Billy Jo Hall; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Benjamin Wade Leach; brothers, Morris (Norma) Butler, Marshall Butler; and a nephew, Anthony Butler.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2018 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Matt Perdue officiating. Burial will follow at Mooreland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Friday prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Disabled Am. Vets., 3725 Alexandria Pike Cold Spring, KY 41076. You may express condolences or share a memory of Doris Marie at www.hinsey-brown.com .
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Friday, March 23, 2018

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service New Castle

3406 South Memorial Drive, New Castle, IN 47362

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Friday, March 23, 2018

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Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service New Castle

3406 South Memorial Drive, New Castle, IN 47362

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