Betty Ledbetter Shuford
August 20, 1917 ~ March 19, 2011
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Betty L. Shuford
Arden ~ Betty Ledbetter Shuford, 93, of Arden, died Saturday March 19, 2011 at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.
Betty was born on Pond Street in Skyland to Vernon and Ida Sumner Ledbetter. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Shuford, Sr. who died in 1973.
She graduated from Valley Springs High School in 1934, attended Cecil's Business College in 1936 and married Robert B. Shuford, Sr. in the chapel of Christ School in 1939. Betty was also a life-long member of Calvary Episcopal Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Jeanne Vaitekunas and her husband, Felix, of Arden; one son, Robert B. Shuford, Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Canton, GA; four granddaughters, Whitney Shuford, Natasha K. Vaitekunas-Willis, Sara Shuford and Amanda G. Shuford as well as two great-grandsons, Jay Maxwell Potter and Nicholas W. Jones and Betty's canine companion, "Ignatious".
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Calvary Episcopal Church with Father Victor Mansfield officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the old well hall of the church following the committal service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813 or to Calvary Episcopal Church, PO Box 187, Fletcher, NC 28732.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Sending my love and sympathy to you. I know she had to be special because Natasha sure is. Love to all, Suzy Willis
Jean and Francis, Jackie and I will be thinking about you as you go through these difficult times. The best to you both, and we’ll see you before too long.
All that knew mrs Shuford sure will miss her I grew up with bob and in Mrs Shufords eyes Bob nor I could do no wrong. She always had a pretty smile on her face to share with others . My condolences to her family
A Great Lady!
Mama Shu, we all will miss you terribly, but know you are in God’s loving arms…All our love,
Vickie, Mike, Dena, Shane, and Dean and Sue
We are sorry to hear Aunt Betty has passed. We will always have fond memories of our wonderful time together. She was a special woman and lived a long wonderful life.
Jeanne,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mothers are so precious and it is hard to give them up. Take care of yourself.
With deepest sympathy.
George & Pat Fox
Brian sends his sympathy as well.
What a special woman Mama Shu was to us both! She was a constant part of our childhood and because of our lifelong friendship with Natasha, we were lucky enough to spend some time with her far into our adulthood. We shared a mutual love for animals, and many TV shows (Young&Restless, The Price is Right). We also know who Lawrence Welk is because of her stories about his show from years ago. Her love and devotion to all of you showed throughout the years and is perhaps most evident in the beautiful way in which you all cared for her. Through good times and some pretty hectic, bad times, you always kept her best interest in focus and provided amazing care. The best gift people can give to others is love and anyone who has been blessed to be surrounded by your family knows you’ve all shown it unconditionally. We love you all and are here for you.
I want you to know that I am thinking about you all. Betty ‘Mama Shu’ was a very special woman and I enjoyed knowing her.
jeanne
so sorry to hear about your mom she was such a sweet lady just wanted you to know we are thinking of your family
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Betty was such a wonderful lady and she will be greatly missed.
~Polly Kiser
Ann K. & Ron Fagan
Nick worked with the Tel. Co and he and Bob worked together on many projects and went out of town together when Nick would pick Bob up for the week. They had a good relationship and as such I got to know Betty and we enjoyed each others company also. As always happens,somebody gets transferred and separated and we did not get to see each other after that except for reunions, etc. We are so sorry that you have lost Betty too and you have our deepest sympathy. They were the nicest of people.
Sorry for your loss Aunt Betty will be missed greatly.
Thinking of you my friend at this difficult time. May God give you comfort in the days ahead. She was a very special lady!
Jeanne,
Just found out about your mother. Sorry to hear about her passing. Hope the family is doing well.
Thinking of you.
Nanci Garren