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Nancy Leach Obituary
LEACH, Nancy - Of Grand Blanc, age 92, peacefully transitioned to eternal life on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral service will be held at 11am on Saturday June 7, 2025, at the Central Church of the Nazarene, G-1261 West Bristol Road, Flint.
Pastor Reverend Rob Prince officiating.
Visitation will be from 4-8 pm June 6, 2025, at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Visitation 10 am Saturday June 7, 2025, at church until the time of the service.
Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Central Church of the Nazarene or the University of Michigan Athletic Department.
Nancy was born on September 16, 1932, the daughter of the late Clarence Hyatt and Mildred (Butts) Hyatt.
She attended Central High School from 1947 to 1950. Nancy graduated from University of Michigan-Flint with a Bachelors in Education and went on to receive two Master’s degrees from Oakland University all while raising her five children.
Nancy was married to her high school sweetheart, Dick Leach, for sixty-four years before his passing in 2017. They raised five children, Dr. Debra Chinonis, Rick, Don, Dr. Susan Reckell, and Vicki Margaritis. All of their children have attended college. She is proud of their thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, with one on the way.
Nancy was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Nancy was driven by her faith and love of her family and friends. She was a teacher in the Grand Blanc school district for many years. She worked with children in the elementary, middle, and high school levels. She enjoyed spending retirement attending Michigan football and basketball games, traveling to Northern Michigan, boating, snowmobiling, four wheeling, playing card games, going on annual sister trips, monthly gatherings with former teaching colleagues, attending grandchildren’s extracurricular activities, annual 4th of July celebrations with family, attending Winsome Women retreats, and traveling with Michigan alumni/family to away games. She enjoyed spending her winters in Arizona.
Surviving are brother, Harland Hyatt; Children, Dr. Debra (Dennis) Chinonis, Rick, Don (Kaye), Dr. Susan (Tim) Reckell, and Vicki (John) Margaritis; Grandchildren, Nancy Chinonis (Jeff Lauster), Elias Chinonis, Richard Chinonis, Michael (Lauren) Leach, Matthew Leach, Ryan (Kelsey) Leach, Clayton (Cassie) Leach, Chelsea (Will) Richmond, Tori (Drew) Scholl, Trevor Reckell, Angela (Ethan) Margaritis Smith, George Margaritis, and Sophia Margaritis; Great-grandchildren, Sophia Margaritis Smith, Mary Lucia Scholl, Julianna Scholl, Elias Scholl, Ellie Leach, Jackson Leach, Mason Leach, Amelia Leach, and Arabella Richmond ; Several nieces, nephews and friends.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Leach, her parents, Clarence Hyatt and Mildred (Butts) Hyatt, in-laws, Ernest Leach and Gladys (Armstrong) Leach, Siblings: Joyce Savage, Dick Hyatt, Elaine Rose, Norris Hyatt, Connie Marx, Janet Beyer, Sharon Tischner and grandson, baby boy Margaritis.
Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Leach
23 Entries
Jennifer Marx
June 8, 2025
Aunt Nancy was a great lady. I loved how she and mom loved to go to Soaring Eagle and spend those reels! I like to think they are at a casino in heaven right now, having a blast with their sisters.
Rik Swanson
June 7, 2025
I wish l could have known Nancy longer than a few short years because she was such a blessing! She was so fun loving, humorous and intelligent. I am sure you are resting in peace and heavenly happiness dear friend.
John Mlynarek
June 6, 2025
Hello to the Leach’s, sorry to hear about your loss! She lived a great life and impacted many!
Jerome Feldman
June 6, 2025
Our condolences to the Leach family Jerome & Luann Feldman
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Sandy and Robert Lord
June 6, 2025
Prayers for the Entire Leach Family, I wish I would have been able to meet Mrs Leach, from all of the wonderful things I have heard about her ,she would have been a wonderful person to know. I am so sorry for your loss. Our condolences being sent!
Jim / Annette Berra
June 5, 2025
Prayers for the entire Leach family. RIP Mrs Leach.
Sue Grable
June 5, 2025
Nancy Leach, such a comfortable person to know. Nancy loved life and came from a strong knit family of siblings that enjoyed life with her. A strong and faithful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all. The Lord gave Nancy much to be proud of with her marriage, her continued education and especially her lovely children. Three girls and two boys, all of whom she loved dearly and so do we.
The promise in God's Word is that heaven is even better than your happiest moments here on earth. That should bring much comfort to her loved ones knowing that their beloved Nancy will be forever fulfilled.
Constance Kruzan
June 4, 2025
A beautiful light has gone out on earth to shine even brighter in heaven . With heartfelt sympathy, Philip and Connie Kruzan
Sandra Paraschos
June 4, 2025
Sam and I are sorry to learn of Nancy’s passing. We hadn’t seen her in many years, but we were pleased to have seen her at deEdwardos just a few months ago Please accept our sincere condolences. May her memory be eternal.
Roger Swaim
June 2, 2025
I remember Nancy as a wonderful colleague at Myers’s Elementary in Grand Blanc. We always teased each other in the week leading up to the Ohio State vs U of M football game. She had a great sense of humor! I appreciated her teaching abilities.
Georgianna Kohn
June 1, 2025
She is now with loved ones who have passed, and you will all see her again.
Karen Burdette
May 28, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sending sincere condolences to the families.
Karen Burdette
May 28, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sending sincere condolences to the families.
Shirley Wells
May 27, 2025
I loved working with Nancy at Myers School in Grand Blanc. She was a wonderful teacher, a kind and caring friend, and a joy to be around. I treasure all the memories I have of her. It's difficult to say "Good-bye", but I am so blessed that I was able to say "Hello" to her so many years ago. My prayers are with her and her family.
Sincerely,
Shirley Wells
Daniel Hyatt
May 25, 2025
All I have is wonderful memories of a wonderful aunt!
Danny & Jennie Felt
May 24, 2025
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We have so many great memories of your family. God Bless
Susan Yeotis
May 24, 2025
Art and I send our heartfelt condolences to the entire Leach family. Nancy was always smiling! May her memory be eternal.
May 24, 2025
RIP as heaven has opened its arms. Jim / Annette Berra
Jeff Natchez
May 24, 2025
To the entire Leach Family: Very sorry for your loss- RIP Mrs. Leach!
Merlin & Sharon Bellinger
May 23, 2025
Always a pleasure to be with Nancy and Dick. Loved the football trips and our visits in Arizona. Always positive with a beautiful smile that automatically made you smile. We will miss her Prayers, comfort , and hugs to the family
Harriett Hess
May 23, 2025
Dear family I am so sad for you. Nancy lived a wonderful life and enjoyed her family so much. The memories you have are so wonderful.
Please know Nancy was loved very much and we will miss her.
I have nice memories of Nancy and all the Family’s fun times.
Kayleen Theodore
May 23, 2025
Although I was only with you for a short time, I feel totally blessed for the short time we did have together. Nancy,you well always be in my heart ❤ and thoughts. You had the biggest heart that went along with your beautiful smile. May you spread your wings and fly high. ❤
Sally Agnone
May 23, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Enjoyed occasionally having lunch with Nancy at the McGrath luncheons. We will miss her.
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