Ruby Burleson Ledford

Ruby Burleson Ledford went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ April 02 2020. She was the daughter of Aught and Carrie Buchanan Burleson born August 13, 1922, was a native and lifelong resident of Glen Ayre, North Carolina.

Ruby was married to her childhood friend Charlie Ledford (deceased) for 56 years and is remembered for her Christian devotion to her family of 10 children, 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Surviving children are Janice Street, (Marshall deceased), Janie Cook(Tom), Judy Street (Henry), Clinton Ledford (Sherry), Clifford Ledford (Kim), Clement Ledford, all of Bakersville, N.C. Joyce Clark(Robert) Charlotte, N.C., Charles Coy Ledford (Carole), Johnson City, Tennessee, June Collier(deceased), Jackie Street(deceased). Grandchildren include Marsha, Milan, Matthew, Ruby, Joslyen, Jeremy and Janessa (deceased) Billy, Bradly, Cara, Allen, David, Dawn, Henry Jr (deceased), Logan, Micheal, Shawna, Ethan, Alissa, Tracy, and a special granddaughter like a daughter, Lisa.

The family is grateful for the loving care provided by the staff at Brian Center Nursing Home and Hospice of the Blue Ridge, Mitchell County, North Carolina. Private graveside services will be held at the William Anderson Burleson Cemetery on Sunday April 5, 2020. The family will have a celebration of life service at a later date.

Henline – Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the Ledford family.