Martha Jane

Leach

Martha Jane Leach, 77,  passed away on August 29, 2023 in Vernon, Texas.

Martha Jane was born in Grayson County, Texas to Tony Paul and Doughtery Eloise (Stevens) Bruno on January 19th, 1946.

After public education Martha received a college degree in Education. In 1975 Martha married Gary Lin Leach on July 12th in Young County, Texas. Over the years, Martha held many positions with WFISD where she used her talents to educate and befriend the students who were placed under her care.

Throughout their marriage Gary and Martha provided for countless foster children. They adopted one of their foster daughters and raised her son, Paul Acosta, as their grandson. Although Paul had challenges of his own, Gary and Martha saw him through high school and into a job with Work Services Corporation, where he continues to work today.

Gary often referred to Martha as "a force to be reckoned with "; a saying that recognized her abilities, talents, and her willingness to take on whatever opportunities came her way. She unfailingly offered her help to anyone who needed it. She was indeed a driving force in her family and has been sadly missed in the last years of her life as Alzheimer's dimmed this bright light.

It is requested that any memorials be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls in Martha's memory.