Enloe Mortuary | Shelby, NC

Obituary For Sallie Leach

Ms. Sallie Mae Stroud Leach, 69, of 1106 Stanton Drive Shelby, NC passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at her residence. She was born on June 4, 1951 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Charlie Stroud, Jr. and Cora Lee Schenck Stroud.

Sallie was a 1969 graduate of Crest High School. Sallie began working at Fiber Industries and was employed there for 29 years. After leaving Fiber Industries, she began employment with Yorkshire Americas International in Lowell, NC and worked there until the company closed. She retired from the American Red Cross in Charlotte, NC. While working at Fiber, she attended Cosmetology School and became a licensed cosmetologist and became the co-owner of Reflections Hairstyling Salon. She continued serving the community by doing hair. During her retirement, she spent the rest of her days as a substitute teacher.

Sallie was a faithful member of Brooks Chapel United Methodist Church in Polkville, NC. She served her church faithfully as a lay speaker, Finance Committee member, United Methodist Women member, Trustee Board member, Steward and Kitchen Committee member and she helped in the Youth/Children Ministries.

Sallie married Bobby Leach, Sr. and from that union their son Bobby Leach, Jr. was born.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Willie Stroud, Joe Stroud, Dwayne Spikes and Randy Spikes.

She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Bobby Eugene Leach, Jr. of Shelby, NC; her siblings, Robert Stroud (Betty) of Shelby, NC, Hoyt Stroud of Charlotte, NC, Gracie Stroud of Montgomery, AL, Diana Bell (Ernest), Dorothy Leach, Warren Spikes (Sherry), Patricia Moore and Carolyn Griffin all of Shelby, NC; seven grandchildren, Kadedra Ussery, Aniyah Perry-Leach, Kavacia Shell, Samiyah Perry-Foster, Symoriah Littlejohn and Bobby Leach, III all of Shelby, NC and Jayden Walker of Forest City, NC; one great-grandchild, Dane Fuller of Shelby; a special friend, Ray Watson of Shelby; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Ms. Leach will be private. The service will be live-streamed on Facebook starting at 1:45 PM. The family will be receiving friends at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel on Friday, August 28, 2020 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery.

Guest Book

Sallie was an amazing lady who was always so kind. I always looked forward to seeing her at church when I would come home. Rest well dear Sallie. Sending love, energy, strength and peace to all who loved and knew her. Sandra Benton

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I'm sorry in case you are wondering I am the daughter from Georgia Sallie took in her home and my name is Gwendolyn Thomas.

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Sallie was a second mother to me and I loved her as if she really gave birth to me and that's how she treated me. She introduced me to her family and friends as her daughter she took me into her home when God sent me to Shelby to preach the gospel we did not know each other when she took me in but we eventually began to love each other and she was Mom to me since 2005. She trusted me to live in her home and I was a stranger she left her 2 grandchildren in my care while she worked the night shift in the first week of being there. My home was in Georgia 8 hours from Shelby but I never missed home because of the love that Sallie Leach bestowed upon me. Sallie was very special she was an loving angel and this world is now filled with a void because she is no longer here. She will be greatly missed. There is now a place of great pain in my heart because I can't pick up the phone and call my Mom and talk to her anymore. Know that I loved her as much as you all did and eventhough she is gone the love that was birth through a relationship with her will always be with me. God Bless

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Prayers for the family I worked with Sallie for many years at Fiber and never a dull moment Rocky Hembree

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I will alway love you mom....your was the best (Derrick/Emma Hopper)

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Sallie was a wonderful person and friend to me and my family and she will be miss deeply and we are sorry for lost The Ross and Adams family

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I love you, I will never forget the trips down home to see you. The food, the love, the laughter, there is nothing better than my family. Rest in heaven until we make it home. Love always Shakeena

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Sending thoughts and prayers for the family. Melvin & Jimmie Alexander

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We mourn in the loss of our dear Sallie. May the sympathy of others help to comfort you during this time. Let her memories be your keepsake! Listen for God's tender words being spoken to your hearts saying, "I am your God, and I will be your comfort". The love she had for Eugene and her grandchildren was endless! She was a phenomenal woman! Love, Brenda, Clarke & Family Baltimore, Maryland

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Every moment with my Aunt Sallie was memorial. She was the best Godmother anyone could ever have in their lifetime. Regardless of the many miles between us, she was ALWAYS there for me to offer love, advice and support. Her no nonsense attitude will always be embedded in my memory. She kept it real and I respect her so much for it. I will always strive to be more like her in regards to life. She will continue to be one of the best role models for me and her great-goddaughter to admire! Aunt Sallie, I will miss you dearly, but I know I will see you again! My deepest condolences Eugene, Kadedra and the rest of the family. Love Ava Michelle & Eve-Marie.

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Sallie was such a loving lady. I had the pleasure of working with Sallie at the American Redcross. She was always keeping up with my 2 boys and asking how they were doing. She will be missed so very much. My condolences to the family and friends.

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Enjoyed working with Sallie for many years at Fiber. Sorry for your loss.

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She was beautiful inside and out!A wonderful caring person and she will be really missed by manyMy prayers to the familyGod has gained another wonderful angel

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We send our condolences to the family of Sallie Leach and pray that God will comfort and give you strength to face the difficult days ahead. God is faithful. Love Talmer and Sandra Hillman and family.

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I will always remember her,she was my hairdresser for years. Rest in peace. Wanda Ross

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I'm lost for words right now. Words can't express how I'm feeling right now. I'm so glad I was able to spend quality time with Ms Sallie 2 weeks ago. We talked about how I wanted her to get better. We talked about going to dinner. We shared some many fond memories together. Ms Sallie was my bonus MOTHER. I remember the conversation we had about being a grandmother. She told me everything was going to be okay. And it was. She was right there when I needed a shoulder to lean on. I remember getting a phone call while on vacation my brother passed. I called Ms. Sallie with the sad news. She told me she would meet me at my house. And she prayed with me , while I was on the highway coming home. I lost my father, and 5 Aunt's she was right there with me. She was never to busy when I would call her. I'm going to miss EVERYTHING we did together. I'm going to miss our conversation we had. I love Ms. Sallie so much Sending my sincere condolences to the family during these difficult hours. Praying for your strength & comfort. Love always her other Daughter.

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Prayers and condolences to the family. I remember Sallie most from her hair dressing days. But I had the most fortunate opportunities to sit with her during quartet singings when my husband and Ray was on the five star singing group of Shelby. We will miss you Sallie. Ambra H Woods

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There are no words to express the passing of Ms. Leach. She was funny and forward with whatever she had to say. I will think of her mostly when she done the hair of my relatives. She was pure dynamite and she will be missed. -- Nan Glover Johnson and Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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