Blanche Adkins Ledbetter
June 15, 1931 ~ April 1, 2018
Resided in:
Candler, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Blanche Adkins Ledbetter, 86, of Candler, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Yancey Co., Blanche was a daughter of the late William Burgin and Ercie Phillips Adkins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Shafter Ledbetter, Jr.; son-in-law, Mike Harris; and brothers, Clifton, Clyde, Warren, Duff and H.B. Adkins.
Mrs. Ledbetter retired from Gerber, where she worked in quality control. She was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church, and had previously been a member of Westwood Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen Roberts (Terry), Pam Chandler (Greg) and Janice Harris; son, Lynn Ledbetter (Sylvia); sister, Sue Lewis (Doug); brother, Douglas Adkins (Delores); eight grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service for Mrs. Ledbetter will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. Pastor Dennis Thurman and Rev. Dr. Carson Moseley will officiate. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
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Karen, Lynn, Pam and Janice..I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I will always remember her kindness and smile. My love and prayers to each of you.
Such a sweet lady. I am glad I had the privilege of knowing her and the family. Praying that God gives you comfort during this time.
Karen, Lynn, Pam, and Janice, We are so sorry about your mom’s passing. She was always so kind. We have so many fond memories of her. We are thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Peggy and Mike Hembree and Cindy and Robert Reeves
God bless you and wrap his loving arms around you.
You are all in my prayers and thoughts. Your Mother was a very special lady that touched all she knew. Please, know that she was loved by us and will always be part of us. We know she is with the Lord.
Karen, so sorry to hear about your Mom. Will be praying for you and your family.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.Remember God is our refuge and strength.
I will miss your wonderful mother and my sweet aunt. I will always cherish the memories of all our family time together camping, the lake, reunions and family get together. My condolences and love to all of you.
I did not hear about your mom until late yesterday. I am so sorry for your loss. She was my second mama when I was growing up. She is up there with my mama who passed in December. Is there any thing I can do. I love all of you so much. You were my babies for so many years. Blanche will be missed by all. She had such a beautiful person, always offering to help. I can go see her when I visit mama and daddy at Forest Lawn. I love the picture of here. Always looked e same, beautiful.
Just found out about your mom and wanted to send our prayers and thoughts to all of you. I will always remember your sweet mom and how she set the example of being a true prayer warrior. She will be missed. Love to the entire family.
Stephanie