Alice Mae Leach, age 59, of Llano passed away July 22, 2008 in Austin. She was born October 28, 1948 in Llano to Norma (Key) Hallmark and Vonnie Hallmark. She was a lifetime resident of Llano. She married William (Bill) Leach on April 6, 1972 in Llano. Mrs. Leach was a member of Pittsburg Ave. Baptist Church and loved sewing. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill, who passed away in 2006, as well as her father.

She is survived by a daughter, Debbie Povec, and husband, Mike, of Austin; four sons: Cecil Leach and wife, Sharla; Johnny Leach and wife, Tammy; Wayne Leach and wife, Teresa; and Troy Leach and wife, Linda; all of Llano. Alice is also survived by her mother, Norma Hallmark, of Llano; three brothers: Charles Hallmark and James Hallmark, both of Tow; and Ronnie Hallmark of Richland Springs; nine grandchildren: Wesley, Kristen, Julie, Janelle, Jason, J.J., Jordan, Blake, and Brittany; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the Leach Family Cemetery in Llano County, with Rev. Dale Strawn officiating. Pallbearers were: Mike Peters, Mike Fuerst, Rick Frank, Randy Reven, Jim Mikulenka, and Leroy Haggerton. Honorary pallbearers included Tommy Bailey and Monty Montgomery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christopher House in Austin or to the Bible Baptist Church in Llano.

Arrangements were under the direction of Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home in Llano.