Amber Lee (Bailey) Leyba passed away July 13, 2026. She was born on Sept. 12, 1983, in Wharton, TX, to James Jay Bailey and Vanessa Rae (House) Bailey. She attended school in McLoud. Amber married Salome “Ray” Ramone Leyba, after just their second date – a story that perfectly reflected the certainty and depth of their love. As a devoted Marine wife, she proudly supported her husband throughout their journey together.
Amber was a proud and devoted mother to her three sons, Braeden, 19, Gavin, 17, and Easton, 14. Being a “boy mom” was her greatest joy. She rarely missed a game, match or sporting event, cheering enthusiastically from the sidelines and celebrating every accomplishment, big or small.
She had a special bond with her two best friends, Jennifer Guinn and Ryan Mehan. Amber was also a proud sister to Jeremy (Kristi) Bailey and Melissa (Leroy) Ake, and a loving aunt to Nicole, Kristian, Trent, Taylor, Lauren, Grayson and Jackson. She was blessed to be part of a large family that includes many beloved aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nephew and niece, all of whom she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, as well as her in-laws, Big Ray and Mary Leyba. The family also wants to make sure to say that they were so thankful for all of the care that so many people gave to her especially her parents, sister, Bo Starr, Aunt Nancy, Kristy Leyba, Shawn and Amie Yennie. Also a very special thank you to her work family Midwest Dental Center and her boss Dr. Steven Kendrick who made sure she was always taken care of.
Services were held at Sharon Baptist Church, Shawnee, OK, on July 17, 2026. A Committal Service followed at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Shawnee, OK.
