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Obituary For Mrs. Martha Ann McLendon Ledbetter

Mrs. Martha Ann McLendon Ledbetter, daughter of Mina Lee McLendon and Samuel Turner was born in Anson County on June 10,1937. She departed this life on June 24, 2022 at Atrium Health Northeast in Concord. Martha grew up in Anson and Stanly County where she attended school. She graduated from Kingsville High School and much later attended Stanly Community College where she received a certificate in early childhood education in 2002. She was employed by Cassie’s cotillion until retirement, after retirement she enjoyed fishing, watching her beloved Atlanta Braves, and spending time with her family. Martha was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Terry Ledbetter from this union they had three children. Martha was a pillar to the community, and a faithful member at First Baptist Missionary Church for many years. She was an active member of the millennium group where she had many friends. She sang the gospel as president of the “Bells of Joy of Norwood’, a member of “The United Gospel Singers of New London”, and the gospel choir of First Baptist. One thing about Ms. Mott, she loved to sing, and she did it well. She Sang all over North and South Carolina and was often called “That sanging woman from Norwood ''. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Terry Ledbetter, two brothers, David and Lacey McLendon, two sisters, Patris McLendon and Emma Turner, and one stepson, Anthony Ray Smith. Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Terry Ledbetter (Donetta) of Charlotte, North Carolina and Michael Ledbetter (Tabrena) of Fayetteville, North Carolina, one daughter, Sandra Ledbetter of Norwood, North Carolina. Ten grandchildren: Shaquett and Justin, Whitney, Carlos, Michael jr., and Devontae, Anthony Ray Jr. and Sanaaya, Keiana Sanderford, and Deon Hannible. 13 Great-Grandchildren: T*Shara and Ari, Carmello and Mya, Deandre, Demetrious, and Emiyah, Easton, Kaylynn, and Cheyenne, Lemiya, Zadario and Zalea. Two very special nieces, Ms. Effie Ledbetter of the home and Ms. Carla Harris of Georgia. Three close friends, Mrs. Kasey Allen, Addie Robinson, and Shirleen Collins. A host of family friends and loved ones too numerous to count.

The Homegoing Services will be on Friday, July 1, 2022, 1:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in the family plot of First Baptist Church Cemetery, Norwood, North Carolina.

The Ledbetter Family will greet family and friends on Friday, July 1, 2022 from 12:30-1:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel.

The public viewing for Mother Ledbetter will be on Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 3:30-6:00pm at Smith's Funeral Home.

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Guest Book

It has been 18 days since the funeral. My heart still hurts as though it's the day of. I miss my Grandma so much.

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My condolences to the family. Toni Harris

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James AND I SEND OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES!!!! Call if there is anything we can do for any of you, we love you!! MR. & MRS James Lilly

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I will always remember how she treated me like one of her sons and how I loved hearing her sing at church. Now she will be singing in heaven. To the family I'm sorry that we couldn't be there today but we will keep you lifted in our prayers

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My deepest heartfelt condolences in the loss of one so dear. Mrs Martha was a lovely person. I always love hearing her sang or just talking to her. She will be missed. Praying God comfort and strength the family...... C W and Ruby Jennings , Owensboro, KY

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To the family on behalf of the Kelly Fresh Seafood Market your mother was a jewel she and my father was friends for many years (Charles )my mother Cookie always have your mother to sing her a verse of a song every time she enter into the fishmarket your mother truly a jewel mother Ledbetter will be missed our sincere condolence to the family we love you and may God continue to bless you sleep on mother sleep on

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So sorry for your loss Mrs. Mott was beautiful inside and out. She had a beautiful warming heart. She was one of the best neighbor anyone could ask for. I'm gonna miss seeing her sitting on the porch and those days when she was out there taking care of her flowers. SLEEP IN PEACE AUNT MOTT!!!!!!!! KEITH AND SYLVIA MURPHY & FAMILY. HATTIE DOCKERY & FAMILY.

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To The Ledbetter Family: Sending prayers and condolences to the family. May you find peace and comfort during the loss of your love one. The House Family

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Mrs. Martha was a wonderful person with a very kind heart. She will be missed. FROM: KENNETH & CAROLYN RICHARDSON

- KENNETH D RICHARDSON

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Praying for Ledbetter family. May God comfort you in times like these. Rev.Berdie Ingram

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To the entire family we are sorry and saddened to hear of the passing of Sis Martha. Roy and I have some funny memories we shared with SisMartha that we will cherish and never forget. I am so glad wr had the opportunity to share a small token of our love to her Mothers Day 2021. Family remember Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. We will continue to keep you all in prayer. Love Roy and Lynette Huntley- Norwood NC ❤️🌹🌹

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Condolences to the family sending hugs and prayers 🙏 From Barbara Tammy and Anita Ingram 💞

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My sincerest condolences and prayers to the family. Heaven has gain another voice in the heavenly choir. Arrie (Denise) Brewer Perry & family

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Martha was one of my favorite people. We work together in the sewing Mill. I remember asking her if I went to the top hat and got in trouble when she helped me. She laughed and told me they want nothing she could do for me I best not go and we laughed and laughed about that. Martha was a great woman caring loving and loved the Lord she will be greatly missed.

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Sincere condolences to my Ledbetter family you will be missed throughout our community Sending love from Ms Ruth & Ms Patsy Howell

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Heaven has gained another angel

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Our sincere condolences.Prayers.Omar Malik Pauling and Debra Rose Mauney Norwood,NC

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To the Ledbetter family. You have my deepest condolences. Ms. Ledbetter has joined that Heavenly Choir. What a Blessing. Rosa Wall-Little & Family

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My sincere condolences to the family!

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With our deepest sympathy. Love you San, Dave and Sam. Sherri, Gloria and Dru.

- Ella Champion

To the Ledbetter and McClendon families all of you have our deepest sympathy during your time of grief. Mrs Ledbetter was a singing lady that enjoyed worshipping GOD. Linda Kelly and family

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Prayers for the family in this time of need. I worked with Miss Martha years ago but still spoke to her often. She kept wanting me to make her a Red Velvet Pound Cake for her birthday every year and I finally gave her the recipe so she could make her own and I am sure it was better than mine. Keep her memories alive and she will be with us forever.

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Condolences to the family. Praying for comfort for family. Rev. Berdie Ingram

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