1969
Bertha
2023
Bertha Ledford
December 31, 1969 — December 12, 2023
Bertha Faye Cook Ledford, 88 of Startown Road passed away December 12th at her residence. She was known as Granny by those who were closest to her.
Born November 21, 1935 in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Cleatus Cook and Wilma Bradshaw Cook of Lawndale.
Preceded in death by her husband, Major Lee Ledford, son Bobby Ledford, sisters Ruth Chapman, Maxine Taylor and brother Ray Cook.
Faye was a long-time member of New Life Fellowship Church, Robinson Road, and loved serving her church. Although she was confined to her home in the later years, she still loved to have the Bible read to her daily.
Faye worked as a supervisor with Marsh Armfield for over 40 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, canning the fruits of her labor and dying easter eggs with her grandbabies. She also served her community by cooking meals for the shut ins.
She is survived by daughters, Nina Ledford Greene (David) of Newton and Pat Ledford Wilson (Phillip) of Newton; daughter-in-law Prisca Ledford of Newton; a sister Lucille Canipe (Ray) of Lawndale, sister-in-law Linda Cook of Lawndale and sister-in-law Irene Ledford of Casar.
Six Grandchildren; Hanna Greene Edwards (Brandon), Casey Ledford Mueller (Wayne), Nick Wilson (Tracy), Matt Greene (Hope), Erin Wilson (Chad) and Jordan Ledford.
Great Grandchildren; Gabby Edwards, Liam Mueller, Sam Greene, Averie Mueller, Major Edwards, Eleanor Greene, Miles Edwards and Cohen Hoyle.
A special thank you to Mary Cranford and Tammy Kerr for helping take care of our mother for the last few years. Keeping her at home was our goal and you helped make that happen.
Thanks also to the kids in her neighborhood who she watched get off the bus every day. You will never know the joy you brought to her just by a wave, smile or chat. You were the highlight of her day.
Visitation – The family will receive friends Saturday, December 16th from 12:00 to 1:30 at New Life Fellowship Church, 1941 Robinson Road, Newton. The funeral will follow with burial at Catawba Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to New Life Fellowship Church Building Fund, mailed to 3607 Spring Valley Drive, Newton, NC 28658 or Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton NC 28658
Pallbearers: Jimmy Duffey, Chad Hoyle, Mike Canipe, Rodney Canipe, Mike Ledford, Dennis Hildebran
Born November 21, 1935 in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Cleatus Cook and Wilma Bradshaw Cook of Lawndale.
Preceded in death by her husband, Major Lee Ledford, son Bobby Ledford, sisters Ruth Chapman, Maxine Taylor and brother Ray Cook.
Faye was a long-time member of New Life Fellowship Church, Robinson Road, and loved serving her church. Although she was confined to her home in the later years, she still loved to have the Bible read to her daily.
Faye worked as a supervisor with Marsh Armfield for over 40 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, canning the fruits of her labor and dying easter eggs with her grandbabies. She also served her community by cooking meals for the shut ins.
She is survived by daughters, Nina Ledford Greene (David) of Newton and Pat Ledford Wilson (Phillip) of Newton; daughter-in-law Prisca Ledford of Newton; a sister Lucille Canipe (Ray) of Lawndale, sister-in-law Linda Cook of Lawndale and sister-in-law Irene Ledford of Casar.
Six Grandchildren; Hanna Greene Edwards (Brandon), Casey Ledford Mueller (Wayne), Nick Wilson (Tracy), Matt Greene (Hope), Erin Wilson (Chad) and Jordan Ledford.
Great Grandchildren; Gabby Edwards, Liam Mueller, Sam Greene, Averie Mueller, Major Edwards, Eleanor Greene, Miles Edwards and Cohen Hoyle.
A special thank you to Mary Cranford and Tammy Kerr for helping take care of our mother for the last few years. Keeping her at home was our goal and you helped make that happen.
Thanks also to the kids in her neighborhood who she watched get off the bus every day. You will never know the joy you brought to her just by a wave, smile or chat. You were the highlight of her day.
Visitation – The family will receive friends Saturday, December 16th from 12:00 to 1:30 at New Life Fellowship Church, 1941 Robinson Road, Newton. The funeral will follow with burial at Catawba Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to New Life Fellowship Church Building Fund, mailed to 3607 Spring Valley Drive, Newton, NC 28658 or Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton NC 28658
Pallbearers: Jimmy Duffey, Chad Hoyle, Mike Canipe, Rodney Canipe, Mike Ledford, Dennis Hildebran
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