Janis Marie Evans Leach Obituary
The passing of Janis Marie Evans Leach (Florien, Louisiana) occurred on September 16, 2026. Janis, born on July 19, 1940, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janis Marie Evans Leach to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, J. O. Evans and Constance Coker Evans; her sister Janet Toms; and her son-in-law Kelvin Matthews. She is survived by: her husband Jimmy Leach of Many, Louisiana; her children, Cissy Leach Matthews Arthur (Marty) of Florien, Louisiana and Jim Brady Leach (Lisa) of Florien, Louisiana.; her grandchildren, Caroline Matthews Chandler (Dustin) of Evans, Georgia, Colby Matthews (Korie) of Anacoco, Louisiana, Cameron Taitano (Joe) of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Chance Grappe of Florien, Louisiana, Kory Arthur of Benton, Louisiana and Nick Arthur of Vail, Colorado.; her great grandchildren, Magnolia Marie Chandler and Hutt David Matthews; and her siblings, Dr. J. Bruce Evans of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Barbara Evans Rogers of Shreveport. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 25th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Florien First Baptist Church (125 E Port Arthur Ave, Florien, LA 71429). A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 25th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations are kindly suggested in her memory to the Janis Leach Memorial Account at First Baptist Church of Florien, 125 East Port Arthur Avenue, Florien, Louisiana 71429.
