Caylee Beth Leachman, 16, Bruce, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 in Big Creek. She was born Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1998 in Tupelo, the daughter of Terry Leachman and Renea Jenkins Leachman.
She was a sophomore at Bruce High School and played softball for the Lady Trojan slow pitch and fast pitch teams. She was a member of Ellard Baptist Church.
Surviving are sisters Carleigh (Robert) Mata, Bruce; Christen Leachman, Bruce; Cara Leachman, Bruce, and Marissa Leachman, Tillatoba; grandmothers, Sandra Jenkins, Bruce; Patsy Leachman, Bruce; nieces Maci Mata, Katie Mata and Addison Leachman, and nephew, Chase Mata. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Robert Leachman and A.C. Jenkins.
Her funeral service will be Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Bruce High School Auditorium with Bro. Kevin Chrestman officiating and Bro. Will Turner assisting. Burial will be in Memory Memorial Garden, Bruce. Pallbearers will be Catlin Doler, Channing Kent, Cody Leachman, Jarred Ramsey, Colby Roberts, Deane Tilley and Avery Woodcock. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Lady Trojans Softball Team, and Bruce High School sophomore class and D.J. Arrington.
The family will receive friends Monday, March 2 from 4-8 p.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial contributions for funeral expenses may be sent to Parker Memorial Funeral Home P.O. Box 458 Bruce, MS 38915.
Online condolences may be made to the family at ParkerMemorialFuneralHomes.com