Mae Ledford O'Donnell
December 28, 1910 ~ December 7, 2009
Resided in:
Barnardsville, NC
Mae Ledford O'Donnell, 98, of Poverty Branch Rd., Barnardsville, died on Monday, December 7, 2009, at Memorial Campus, Mission Hospitals.
A native of Yancey Co., Mrs. O'Donnell was a daughter of the late Waites and Myra Hensley Ledford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Edward O'Donnell.
Mrs. O'Donnell was a member of Barnardsville Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother. She was taken care of by her devoted daughter, Margaret Shepherd. She is survived by her daughters, Kate Bayliss and husband Bronson, of Weaverville, Eleanor Starnes and husband Guy, Margaret Shepherd and husband Bill, and Jonnie Lang and husband Alan, all of Barnardsville; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
A graveside service for Mrs. O'Donnell will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Riverside Cemetery, with the Rev. Steve Ackerman officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave., and at other times will be at the home.
Memorials may be made to Barnardsville Baptist Church, PO Box 8, Barnardsville, NC 28709.
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We are sorry to hear about Mae. All of the family will be in our prayers.
Mrs. Mae leaves behind a legacy that will long be remembered. Her smile, her loving ways and kindness are attributes we hold dear. May your many memories bring you much joy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I will always remember the sweet smile that my Aunt Mae always carried on her face. She was truly a treasure and we will miss her. Love and prayers to the family. Joyce Hensley
TO: TOMMY SHEPHERD AND FAMILY,
TOMMY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD COMFORT YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME. I SEE THAT YOUR GRANDMOTHER LIVED A LONG LIFE AND NOW SHE IS AT REST AND AT PEACE. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO.
LOVE YA,
JIM LEWIS
To The Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your great loss; our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael & Gina Wheeler
Our condolences to the family. Ms. Mae lived a long life in a beautiful valley & enjoyed a wonderful family. That itself was a rich reward.
I was so sorry to hear of Mae’s passing. She has been a part of Barnardsville for so long it is hard to think of Barnardsville without her. My thoughts, love and prayers are with all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mrs. Mae was a delightful person. Please know she will be missed by many. May God bless and comfort each of you as only He can do.
LaMarr and Shirl Hyatt and Family
I Love my Aunt Mae, her beautiful smile and the sparkle in her eyes,She was a beautiful careing lady. We will miss her!Thank you Margaret for taking such good care of her. Love and prayers to all the family.
To Margaret, Jonnie, Tommy and Robin, my heart felt sympathy.
She was a grand lady, and will be missed. Loving prayers are with you.
Our heartfelt sympathy to all the family in your loss.
Ernie & Gail Saye
Margaret, May God bless you and your family at this sad time. Your Mother received so many blessings and love from you. Your treasure of her love will be forever.
Love,
Marian Piercy
HEY,I AM DALLAS MAYNOR’S DAUGHTER,I AM SENDING OUR DEEPEST SYMPOTHY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW..TRY TO STAY STRONG…GOD BLESS THE WHOLE FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED.
To all of the family of Aunt Mae
May God give you courage, strength and support. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We loved Aunt Mae dearly.
Jonnie and Margrart, Iam so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.May God grant you peace. She will always live on in your heart. Love Virginia
Jonnie and Margrart, Iam so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.May God grant you peace. She will always live on in your heart. Love Virginia
We were so sorry to hear of Ms. Mae’s passing. She was such a sweet lady. Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Rudy and Sherry Carson
We hope that many happy memories lessen your family’s grief as the Good Lord takes Mae into His care. Love, Joan Pruitt and family.