Obituary of Barbara B. Leach
Barbara B. Leach, 78, Harrodsburg, KY, wife of Ronald C. Leach, died Friday at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort. Born October 28,1938, in Harrodsburg, to the late Fred and Elizabeth (Voris) Bradshaw. She was an Elementary and Physical Education Teacher for Stanford, Burgin, Mercer County School systems, she was also the girls basketball coach at Mercer County and Burgin schools for several years. Barbara graduated from Eastern Kentucky University where she was a member of the girls basketball team and the synchronized swim team.
Barbara is survived by: her husband: Ronald C. Leach, one daughter: Jan Watkins of Harrodsburg, and one son: Scott (Toni) Leach of Lawrenceburg, one brother: Ted (Carolyn) Bradshaw of Versailles, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a Sister In Law, Ann Bradshaw. Barbara was preceded in death by a brother: Donald Bradshaw, and sister: Jane Wilham.
Visitation will be 5-8 pm Tuesday and prior to the service on Wednesday, at Ransdell Funeral Chapel, Harrodsburg, KY.
Pallbearers will be: Todd Bradshaw, Bentley Bradshaw, Cliff Watkins, Rob Watkins, Brandon Leach and Brooke Monroe. Honorary bearers will be: Callie Jo Watkins and Victoria Jane Watkins.
Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Dr. Robert DeFoor. Burial will follow in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg.
The family request memorial donations be sent to Alzheimer's Association, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205.