Helen Lorraine Ledford
August 18, 1929 ~ December 5, 2006
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
HELEN S. LEDFORD <br>Helen Lorraine Stanley Ledford, 77, of 5 Brookside Circle, Candler, died Tuesday, December 5, 2006, at St. Joseph Campus, Mission Hospitals.<br>Mrs. Ledford was born in Jackson County and was a daughter of the late Harley Odell and Lou McDonald Stanley. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Fred Stanley. She was former bookkeeper and owner/operator of Frank Austin Co. and was a member of Candler House of Prayer.<br>She will be remembered for her warm friendly personality and compassion for others.<br>Surviving are her husband, Arthur Ledford; one son, Douglas Ledford and his wife, Carolyn, of Candler; one granddaughter, Michelle Cloud and her husband, Dale, of Candler; three great-grandchildren, Andrew Cloud, Savannah Marie and Conor Cloud; two sisters, Elizabeth Weatherman and her husband, Leonard, and Mary June Jones, all of Candler; a number of nieces andnephews and a sister-in-law, Velma Stanley of Asheville.<br> Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck Waldrup and the Rev. Kenneth Parker officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Mausoleum.<br>Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.<br>Her family expresses appreciation to the staff of Aston Park Health Care Center for their loving care during the past five years.<br>Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25331, Asheville, NC 28813, or to Alzheimer’s Association, 31 College Place, Suite D320, Asheville, NC 28801.<br>
Arthur,Doug,Carolyn and Shelley, We were sorry to hear about Helen and wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug, Carolyn, Shelly, and Arthur, I was so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. You know that I understand the mixed emotions of letting go when one has been so ill. I’m thinking of you all and praying for your comfort during this time. May God be very real to you always, but especially right now. Love, Deana
You and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief.
Please call us if there is anything we can do to help you through these next few days.
Love, Len and Javotte Driggers
and Audrey Jackson
FAUMC
Dear Arthur and Doug:
I was so sad to learn that you
have lost dear Helen. My father was so very fond of his Asheville relatives as was my mother and I. Helen was indeed most thoughtful. I have kept all the cards and notes she had sent over the years. I know you will miss her deeply but you have a treasure of memories that will live in your hearts forever. Please know my thought are with you.
Warmest regards,
Phyllis McDonald
Dear Ledford Family,
We always loved Helen, and we want you to know that we will always remember her love and giving heart. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Helen Saunders and Family
Helen was one of the most caring and pleasent people to talk with. She suffered for a long time with the Alzheimers. She is much better now, talking God’s ears off. My condolences to Arthur and especially Doug and his wife. They have really done their best for Helen and Arthur.