Leigh Ann Sparks

[Louise]

I just saw the announcement about Leigh Ann.  Whether you agreed with her or not, she always had something thoughtful to say.  She was true to her convictions and she lived what she believed.  Her life made us all richer; her passing leaves a hole in our hearts.  May she rest in peace. 

LOUISE

[Sophie]

I haven't visited in a while, and this is a big shock.
I'm at a loss for words, I can only hope her friends and family find strength now that she's gone. She was a strong woman who always stood up for herself, and a wonderful member of our community here.

[Celia]

As usual, the big things in life happen when I'm wrapped up in my own little world.  She passed away from cancer at about the same time I had a basal cell carcinoma surgically removed from my face (relatively trifling, perhaps, but my first cancer diagnosis).  I haven't been logging in much lately to very many of the various forums I've joined.  Just preoccupied.  This reminds me how preoccupied I've been.

-Celia

[ShannonB]

It's been like forever since I've last visited this forum and I actually came here to look for Leigh, so this news makes me terribly sad.

Leigh was born in the town I live in--in a house less than three blocks from where I currently live. She was the first transperson other than myself I ever met in person and I will never forget that very special occasion.

I'm gonna miss you Leigh. I'm just so sorry I didn't try to look you up sooner. 

~Shannon