Ethel Leach, 54, of Rowland, North Carolina, passed Sunday, August 12, 2018. Ethel was born to John Henry Leach, and Catherine Marie Wade , August 10, 1964 in Rowland, North Carolina.

Ethel graduated from South Robeson Highschool in 1980 and received a degree from St. Augustine University in 1984. She married Robert Whitsett,  November 22, 2008 and they lived together in Greensboro, NC.

Ethel is survived by 10 children: Marcus Leach, Marcella Leach, Myeska Leach, Mallory Leach, Mysia Leach, Mercedes Leach, Makayla Leach, Michael Leach, Harry Leach, and Elliot Leach. She also is survived by 9 grandchildren.