Carolyn Jo Leach

Carolyn J. Leach

September 27, 1947 – March 29, 2026

Carolyn Jo Leach, age 78 of Monroe, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the ProMedica Regional Hospital of Monroe.

Born September 27, 1947, in Knott, Kentucky. Carolyn was the daughter of the late Orville and Irene (Blanton) Spradlin. She was a high school graduate.

After school, she worked at the University of Michigan as an accountant for 10 years before becoming a homemaker for her two sons. Carolyn met and married the love of her life, Stuart Leach in 1987. They were together for over 20 years until he sadly passed away.

Carolyn was a member of the Heritage Baptist Church. In her free time, she enjoyed going out with her girlfriends for fun. She liked to listen to old country or gospel music. Carolyn was an avid U of M football fan. She also adored her pet poodle, Desi.

Carolyn loved wholeheartedly. She was strong as well as determined and overcame all hurdles. Carolyn will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

To cherish her memory, Carolyn leaves behind her sons, William “Cline” (Karissa) McComas and Jeff (Kathleen) McComas; daughter-in-law, Lisa Conley, also known as the daughter she never had; eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild. 

In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by husband, Stuart; and a brother, Johnny Bays.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Rupp Funeral Home from 9 to 11 am, with no formal service. She will be laid to rest at Montrose Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com