Leeah "Pooh" Lenya Hines was born on March 7, 1998, in Denver, Colorado to her parents, Regina Gayton and Leland Hines. She was the second child born in the family and she was raised with her siblings, Kentrall, Leland, Jeremiah, Jonathan, Tra’Von, Ze’Carea, Michael, Temarea and Le’Onna. As a child, Pooh was often caught amongst mischief. Both Pooh and her siblings truly gave their mother a run for her money.

Pooh was educated through Denver Public Schools, she later graduated from Colorado High School in 2017. She went on to become a very compassionate caregiver. Pooh was a natural caregiver who knew how to bring comfort and care to others. This brought her joy and purpose in life. Pooh also worked security through out the years, she always performed her duties with a spirit of excellence. She looked forward to one day attending Cosmetology School to continue developing her skill set.

Outside of her career, she found fulfillment in spending time with her beloved children, Nehemiah Hines and Nu'Loni Hines. Watching them grow brought her tears of excitement knowing how hard she worked to raise them correctly!

To know Pooh was to love her, she embraced life and the relationships she developed through out it

Pooh is lovingly remembered by her mother, Regina Gayton; her sisters Ze'Carea Gayton, Temarea Gayton, and Le'Onna Hines; and her brothers Kentrall Hines, Leland Hines, Jr., Jeremiah Gayton, Jonathan Hines, and Michael Hines. She was also cherished by many additional family members and friends whose lives she enriched.

Leeah's legacy of warmth and commitment remain a signature for all who were fortunate to know her. She will be deeply missed.