Thelma Patterson Leach, 91, of Shelby, NC passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.

She was born on May 3, 1930 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Floyce Patterson and the late Mamie Cline Patterson.

Mrs. Leach was retired from Hickory Springs. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. She was a wonderful cook and loved to cook for her family and neighbors as well. Her other pastimes included doing puzzles and she loved watching Texas Rangers and Law and Order.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, A. W. Leach; two daughters, Helen Camp and Peggy Haynes; a great-granddaughter, Deasia Washington and six brothers and five sisters.

She leaves to cherish her memory to her son, Charles Leach (Laray); her daughters, Kathleen Banks, Betty Washington, Eloise Leslie (James), Janie Banks, Essie Wilson and Mamie Leach (Michael); a sister-in-law, Janie Patterson; thirty-one grandchildren; ninety one great-grandchildren; ninety-four great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Mrs. Leach will be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Lawndale Church. The service will be livestreamed on FaceBook starting at 1:45 PM. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM at the church and other times at 833 Logan St. and 2100 Taylor Road Shelby. Burial will take place at Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery. Condolences can be expressed online at www.enloemortuary.com. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.