Sarah Leigh
Posted: April 6, 2022
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Sarah Tucker Blanchard Leigh, age 94, died Monday, March 21, 2022, at Swedish Medical Center, Issaquah, WA surrounded by loved ones.
Sarah was born May 14, 1927, in Egypt Mississippi, to Irene and Willie Blanchard. She
was the last of six children. On August 6, 1946, she married Richard Earl Leigh, with whom she shared four children. She was a graduate of Okolona Industrial School in Okolona, MS in 1945 and received her BA and MA from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 1974 and 1980, respectively. A resident of Los Angeles for nearly 40 years, Sarah was a distinguished public school teacher, with a focus on special education. She retired from the Los Angeles Unified School District as a Resource Specialist in 1993. Sarah spent the majority of her retired years in both Columbus, MS and Valencia, CA, leading a full life contributing to her communities and enjoying the company of her large and loving family. In 2017 Sarah relocated to University House in Issaquah, WA where she continued to enjoy her family time while also building lasting friendships.
Sarah was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard; her parents; five siblings; daughter, Rita; son, Byron; and grandson, Nathan.
Sarah leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Constance (Rodney) Proctor of Renton, WA; son, Richard (Desiree) Leigh, Jr. of Bellevue, WA; and son-in-law, Phillip Thomas of Valencia, CA.; along with four grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Grace Chapel, lnglewood Park Cemetery, 720 E. Florence Ave., Inglewood, CA. 90301.