Harriet Jeanette Ledbetter

April 21, 1917 - April 27, 2010
Harriet Jeanette Ledbetter

Harriet Jeanette Ledbetter, 93, of Edneyville peacefully passed into eternal life Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Sharon Place Assisted Living Center.

Born in Tacoma, WA, she was the daughter of the late Peter Sowles and Harriet Hendricks Sowles, and wife of 36 years of Dennis Ledbetter who died in 1981.

She graduated from Stadium High School in Tacoma, WA, and moved to Henderson County over 50 years ago. She was a member of Fruitland United Methodist Church and taught a Bible study class for the OWLS. She was a member of the Edneyville Grange and was very involved in the development of the Edneyville Library.

Before retiring, Mrs. Ledbetter worked in Child Development with Social and Family Services. She enjoyed quilting with the ìNimble Thimbles,î serving her community as a volunteer, reading and writing poetry.

Mrs. Ledbetter is survived by her great-niece, Michelle Byrd of Seattle, WA; many nieces and nephews in Alaska; and many friends in North Carolina whom she thought of as family.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Fruitland United Methodist Church with the Reverend Jerry Warren officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Fruitland United Methodist Church, 66 S. Mills Gap Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792. or to the Friends of Henderson County Public Library for the Edneyville Branch, 301 N. Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739.


Memorial

Saturday, May 1, 2010
12:00 AM

Fruitland United Methodist Church - Directions
66 S. Mills Gap Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • April 30, 2010
    Keri&Steph says:
    Jeanette will truly be missed by many. We have many happy memories of times spent with her.We helped each other in different ways and we enjoyed having her in our lives.Our thoughts go out to her friends and family, especially Michelle.I've never met anyone who cared so much. They were blessed to have each other. Jeanette will never be forgotten and we can talk about our rock collections when we see you again.

  • April 30, 2010
    Noreen Entwistle says:
    There are no words to say that can express the loss that I feel. My sympathy goes to Jeanette's niece, Michelle, family, and her abundance of friends. We all had a unique relationship with her and she was special to each and everyone who knew her. She has passed to be in a better place and to join many others who love her and Our Lord. Rest in peace, Jeanette, I love and miss you.

  • April 30, 2010
    Pamela Gibson says:
    Ms Jeanette was such a blessing to my whole family. She was such a precious person. My heart is very heavy at her lose, but I know that she had a wonderful life. She will greatly missed. Rest in peace Ms Jeanette. Until we meet again. I love you!!!!!

  • May 04, 2010
    LYNN LACKEY says:
    I WAS PRIVILEDGED TO KNOW HER WHEN I WAS A CHILD, AND AGAIN AS AN ADULT. I WAS A NURSE AT A FACILITY WHERE SHE WAS. IT WAS NICE TO SEE HER AGAIN AS IT BROUGHT BACK PLEASANT MEMORIES OF WHEN SHE CAME TO THE "BEE HIVE". SHE WAS A GREAT LADY THAT WAS FULL OF LIFE AND A BIG SMILE. SHE WILL BE MISSED.

  • May 07, 2010
    Marvin Griffin says:
    Me and Charlotte lived in her barn for a few years and had a son, Merlin, there in the barn in 1987.She was a very loving and precious jewel in this world.took us in when we were down.I had the utmost respect for her (Lady Jeanette)you were so wise and beautiful,You will always live in my heart.That smile of yours could brighten the most dreary day.I know god needed another fabulous quilter and called you home.Rest in peace kind Lady Jeanette you left a lasting impression on me and my family.