Melissa "Missy" Mae Leach

Melissa Mae Leach, of Troy, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, in Lometa, Texas. Missy was the life of every room she entered: radiant, bold, and unforgettable. A true Harley mama with a wild heart and a contagious laugh, she lived her life with passion and a fearless spirit.

Missy worked as a flight attendant, a career that perfectly matched her love for travel and adventure. Whether soaring through the skies or cruising down the highway, she embraced every moment with enthusiasm and a deep appreciation for the beauty of the world.

She found joy in the simple pleasures of country life: gardening, caring for her dogs, and tending to her beloved farm animals, including chickens, goats, cows, ponies, donkeys, and even an alpaca. Her home was a place of warmth, laughter, and muddy boots, where every creature was loved and every flower had a story.

She is survived by her loving partner, Shawn Chandler; her daughter, Taylor Wiesemann; her cherished grandson, Maverick; her siblings, Casey Dowell, John D. Hamrick, Janie Leach, Gaylee Hamrick, and Misti Brown - and their families, all of whom held a special place in her heart. She is also survived by her fathers, Chester Leach and John B. Hamrick.

Missy was preceded in death by her mother, Reba Hamrick, and her beloved aunts, Rose Jackson and Brenda Smith.

Her legacy lives on in the laughter she sparked, the memories she created, and the love she gave so freely.

A celebration of life will be held at her home, Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 2PM.  Please contact her family for more information.