Audrey Virginia Ledbetter

Franklin, NC - Audrey Virginia Ledbetter, age 74, of Gibson Cove Rd., Franklin, NC passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 in a local hospital. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late J. D. and Kate Green Gibson. She was married to Max Ledbetter for 55 years. Audrey was office manager for Dr. J. L. Hill Optometrist for 38 years. She was a 1955 graduate of Franklin High School with perfect attendance for twelve years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife and sister. Audrey was a sports fan, was a star basketball player for Franklin High School and held the record for number of points scored for several years. She was a member of Louisa Chapel United Methodist Church and a member of Nequassa Chapter Order of Eastern Star.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Robert Max Ledbetter and Stephen Thomas Ledbetter and wife Diana "Tater" all of Franklin, NC, one brother, Dan Gibson of Franklin, NC; one granddaughter, Sara Beth Ledbetter; one brother-in-law, Dolan Bates and one sister-in-law, Margaret Gibson. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mavis "Babe" Bates, three brothers, Carroll Gibson, L. T. Gibson and Robbie Gibson.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 27, 2010 at 2:00 pm, receiving friends from 1:00-2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. David L. Crunkleton officiating. Burial will be in Carson Cemetery.Pallbearers will be Kent Gibson, Jay Gibson, Ritchie Gibson, Lee Gibson, Matthew Gibson and Michael Gibson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Louisa Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Virginia Casada, 9 Country Ridge, Franklin, NC 28734; Angel Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734 or the Macon County Unit Relay for Life, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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