Nina Grant Ledford

nina ledford

February 21, 1951 ~ February 25, 2018


Resided in: Arden, North Carolina

Nina Grant Ledford, 67, of Arden, passed away following a brief illness on Sunday, February 25, 2018. A native of McDowell County, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Eula Morgan Grant. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Arlette Craig and Mary Ann Hall and three brothers, George Grant, Ross Grant and Gollie Grant. Nina enjoyed her full-time job at A.C. Reynolds High School, working with students and helping to change and mold their lives, as well as her part-time work at the Biltmore Estate, where she prepared bows, flower arrangements and seasonal decorations. She enjoyed being around people and never met a stranger. She was dearly loved by her family, friends and all who knew her. She was an excellent cook, but also enjoyed eating out with her family. Her grandkids provided her with so much love and joy and she truly cherished every moment with them. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Wade Ledford; one son, Curtis Ledford of Arden; one daughter, Vernoncia Ledford of Fletcher; two grandchildren, Christine Carpenter and Christian Maxwell; one sister, Nancy Hudgins and her husband, Carroll, of Arden and one brother, R.V. Grant and his wife, Debbie, of Old Fort. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:45 PM on Wednesday, February 28 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:30 AM until 12:45 PM on Wednesday. Burial will be held at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain. Nina loved flowers and arrangements would be much appreciated by the family, but for those who choose, memorial donations may be made in Nina’s name to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org).

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  1. I have so many fond memories of going to church with Nina. All the wonderful meals we had at her house. She was a one of a kind. Can’t wait till we are all together again. Love and prayers to the family.

  2. My heart goes out to you & your family at this time. I wish I could be there for you but I’ve been called in a different direction for a member of my own family who is having surgery.
    I loved Nina. She had a great sense of humor & she, another neighbor & I would get together, talk & just laugh ourselves silly! And what a cook she was! I have a couple of her recipes my husband just loved & she enjoyed watching him eat. Makes me wish we could turn back the clock.
    Well, she was loved. Her & Wade. We treasured their friendship & love. She is gone from us now physically but present with the Lord Jesus so I know I will see her again one day.

  3. My condolences to the Ledfords. Nina was an angel here on earth. She will be missed by many. It is an honor to have called her friend. The light of Christ could be seen in her smile and eyes. She was the best!

  4. Saying Hello to the Father

    Each morning as we awake
    Before From the side of our bed each step we take
    Don’t you think, that God would smile
    If we bowed our heads and prayed for a while…
    Saying hello to the Father….

    Giving Him honor for His forgiving grace!
    Thanking Jesus for taking our place
    Dying on the cross
    Our sins to erase’?
    So happy and thankful to say Hello to the Father

    Praising the lord for the victory
    Salvation through Christ shed blood
    Has set us free..
    To live in Heaven eternally
    So happy to be, Saying Hello to the Father
    Carolyn Waldroup
    01052018

    What a wonderful thing to finally be able to see the face of God the Father, to feel His love and grace! To be able to Thank King Jesus for dying and taking our place…for being grafted into the Family of God. To be able to live in heaven eternally. Hearing God say my ‘little girl’ Nina has come home!!
    Saying ‘hello’ to the Father!!!Praising the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ!!

  5. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time. Eloise and JJ Farias and Erik and Robin Borchgrevink

  6. Curtis and wade I am so sorry for the loss of such a sweet wonderful lady in your family she always had a smile every tine I seen her or talked to her she was one of the greatest ladies I ever met they don’t come like her everyday heaven has a beautiful angel today that is protecting and guiding your family praying for you and your family she will surely be missed a lot

  7. My most sincere condolences go out to her family. She was a wonderful wife, Mother, and Grandmother, and I know she will be greatly missed. She is with some of her church family who have passed, enjoying the splendors of heaven. Praying for peace and Gods love in the coming days ahead for all of her family and friends.

  8. Wade, Curtis and Vernonica, my heart is sadden at hearing of Nina’s departure for home. She was a wonderful person, wife, mother and grandmother. I know how she loved worshiping our Lord and she loved Mom and I can see her as she worked in the church. Time left us as almost strangers as we did not see each other for years, but just knowing you all has been a blessing for me and my family. I know your hearts are broken, but she is with the Lord she loved and her family gone on home without her. She will be waiting with others on the other side for each of her loved ones to come and join her. Praying for strength, peace and comfort for each of you. Garnell

  9. I’m so sorry for your loss. The God of the bible promises a resurrection to life on earth
    (John 5:29). This scripture has given me comfort and I pray you receive comfort from it also.

  10. I am so deeply saddened to learn of Nina’s passing. I was in marching band with Curtis and Veronica at Reynolds. She was always such a happy and loving lady. My prayers are with you all as you mourn her loss. May God carry you and comfort you as He holds you in His loving arms. Love and peace be with you all.

  11. Only meant your mom once but the smile on her face let you know she met no strangers. She was a very wise woman and we agreed a lot on what we thought was best for you and your sweet family. Your mom will always live in your heart and her smile upon Christinas,Christains, and your face forever. Know I love y’all and pray for you daily God bless you and wrap you with his amazing grace.


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