Charlene Rae Leach

DEFOREST – Charlene Rae Leach, loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, lost her battle with cancer on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 at the age of 43. She is survived by her daughters, Sara and Tara Highfill; mother, Judith (Jay) Emboulas; sister, Vivian (Brad) Hanner; and three nieces and two nephews. Charlene lived life with no regrets and found humor in everything life threw at her. In lieu of a funeral, a celebration of Charlene’s life will be held at her sister’s home on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 at 5 p.m.