Molly Ledford Hultquist
July 23, 1945 ~ May 19, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Molly Ledford Hultquist passed away peacefully at home on May 19th after a brief illness. Molly Edith Ledford was born to Vivian Louise Dellinger Ledford and Donald Talmadge Ledford on July 23, 1945 in Johnson City, TN, the youngest of 13 children.
Molly leaves behind a wonderful husband, Larry Hultquist, of Asheville. Larry and Molly both came from large families; Larry was number 12 of 13 childred with roots in Norway, MI. They met and fell in love in Atlanta, GA and celebrated their expanded families together as one.
Molly was a poet, wife, and mother of three; daughter Paula Denise Cooper, her partner Robert Travers, of Black Mountain, and her two daughters, Nesta Bonita and Anna Mae; daughter Leisa Louise Carey of Orange City, FL and her husband, Colin and daughter Emma Shannon; and only son John Alan Cooper and his partner Linda Noland of Hendersonville, NC and his children, Ethan Sky, Lily Louisa and Raven Gabrielle. Molly is also survived by her sisters, Mrs. Carol Jean Varney of Pikeville, KY, Mrs. Emma Louise Spivey of London, KY and brothers Phillip Paul Ledford of Piney Flats, TN, Dennis Edward Ledford of Gray, TN, and David Alan Ledford of Beckley, WV. She is pre-deceased by her sisters Joyce Lynn Suiter of Johnson City, Vivian Francis Hatfield of Ranson, KY and Florence Marie Ledford of McVeigh, KY; brothers Roger Lee Ledford and Thomas Patrick Ledford, both of Johnson City, Donald Talmadge Ledford, Jr. of South Williamson, KY, and Ronald Douglas Ledford; and her parents of Johnson City, TN. Molly had numerous loving nieces and nephews that will miss their "Aunt Molly". Molly considered her husband's family to be her own and she will be missed by all.
There will be a celebration of life ceremony at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road, on Saturday, May 26th, 2012 at 5:00 pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 33 Meadow Road, Asheville, NC, 28803.
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Larry,
Words could never convey just how sorry we are for the loss of your precious Molly. Every time you spoke of her, I saw the love in your eyes and heard the respect for her in your voice. I cannot begin to imagine your pain but please know that as our dear friend, if there is anything we can do to help, you only have to ask. I know it sounds trite, but I honestly believe that time will heal you and I know that Molly would want you to be happy again. God bless you and your family during this heartbreaking time.
Larry and family & friends,
So very sorry for your loss of a wonderful woman. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Sincerely,
Cindy Sund
What a wonderful person! She will be sorely missed.
Dearest Larry and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow
Take care and God Bless
Cass
Sweet Molly. I have not seen you in years and often wondered if you were still living in Johnson City. To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Molly was a sweet, precious friend.
Sorry to hear this, I went to school with Molly & Dennis.
Uncle Larry and family, we are so saddened to hear of your loss. We are all thinking of you and praying for you every day.
Love,
Corey, Trenny and Ronan Greuel
We are sorry for your loss.
Molly was a special cousin which we all love and will miss. We had not seen her in a very long time, but know she must have touched many lives with her love and kindness.
Uncle Larry and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Craig & Brenda Greuel
Paula, Leisa and John, my deepest condolence in the loss of your mom. She was a dear friend for many years when you were our neighbors on Central Street and Oakland Avenue. We shared many good times together and I was hoping to visit with her one more time before we departed from this life. She was a very special, talented lady. You children were also very special and I have some great stories of times when you were playmates with my children. May Jesus give you peace through these difficult days.
God bless each of you.
Larry,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Larry we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry, your love for Molly was obvious to me even though I never met her. The way you spoke of her told me she was the love of your life and your greatest inspiration. I know she will continue to be as she watches over you. My heart hurts for your pain at her loss from this life. May God bless and comfort you and your family. –Hap