Maxie Wild Ledford
d. September 4, 2008
Maxie Wild Ledford
Franklin, NC - Maxie Wild Ledford, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, finished this lifes journey and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sep. 4, 2008.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Hershel Ledford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Cheryl Ledford of Easley, SC, and Tim and Kathy Ledford of Indian Trail, NC; three grandchildren, Ryan Ledford and wife, Jeni, of Monroe, NC, Kathryn Ledford of Charleston, SC, and Michael Ledford of Easley, SC; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Madison Ledford of Monroe, NC; and one sister, Louise Wild of Knoxville, TN.
Shes is predeceased by her parents, Samuel Byers Wild and Sue Roberson Wild, two sisters, Nell Burnett and Loyce Duckett, and two half sisters, Ruby Irons, and Lena Irons.
Maxie ws born and raised in Etowah, TN, where she gradudated from high school as class Salutatorian. She served her country during World War II by working at Oak Ridge, TN.
Maxie was a devout Christian and loved to help others, especially little children. She kept the nursery at Chantilly and Cornerstone Baptist Churches for fifty-two years, retiring in 2004. Maxie loved to bake and enjoyed sharing her talent with everyone she met. At church she helped serve the Wednesday night suppers.
Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church, 8947 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28227.
Visitation was held from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Sunday evening Sept. 7, 2008 at McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park and a Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs. Ledford is Monday, September 8, 2008 at the hour of 11:00am at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 8947 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28227 with the Reverend Glenn Gunter and the Reverend Jerry Woolery officiating. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park.The family has entrusted the arrangements and care for Mrs. Ledford to McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road Charlotte, NC. 28212, 704-334-6421.
Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
