1920
Born to George John and Lillie Belle (Massongill) Leach in Oklahoma City, OK.
1941
Earns a Bachelor of Science in art education from Central State College; Teaches elementary at District 16 in Noble County, OK until 1942.
1942
Teaches elementary art at the Denison School District in Texas until 1943.
1943
Teaches elementary art at the Oklahoma City School District until 1947.
1946
Achieves a Master of Science in history from North Texas State University.
1947
Serves the University of North Texas as an instructor, assistant, associate and full professor through 1975.
1963
Obtains a Doctor of Philosophy in higher education from the University of Oklahoma.
1970
Is secretary for the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts until 1973.
1975
Marries Clarence Ray Gough on February 7; Is honored as professor emerita of art at the University of North Texas.
1976
Is a craftsman and trustee of the American Craft Council until 1980.
1978
Is a U.S. Delegate of the World Crafts Council and again in 1980.
1985
Designs the wall hanging at the Greater Denton Arts Council.
1986
Founds the Materials: Hard + Soft International Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition.
1995
Receives a Community Arts Recognition Award.
2004
Receives the Green Glory Award for Exceptional Service from the University of North Texas.
2008
Becomes the namesake of the Georgia and Ray Gough Gallery at the Greater Denton Arts Council.