Patsy Ledford

Patsy Stafford Ledford, age 77, a resident of Cleveland, entered into rest on Saturday, November 20, 2010, at her home. Her many gifts included: quilting, gardening, playing the piano, banjo, guitar as well as many other instruments all being self taught. She was a beautiful nurturer and talented artist. She was the daughter of the late Ruby Jewell Gates-Stafford and the late Ernest R. Stafford. Mrs. Ledford was also preceded in death by her grandson, Craig Michael Ledford; four brothers, John Stafford, Joe Stafford, Donald Stafford and Gary Stafford. Survivors include her husband, Carl Ledford of Cleveland; daughter, Nola Jayne Ledford-Spurlin and her spouse Thad M. Spurlin of Cleveland; one granddaughter, Crissy Ledford-Brooks and her spouse Michael J. Brooks of Groton, CT; one great-granddaughter, Chloe Ledford; two brothers, Jack Stafford and Ernest Stafford all of Cleveland; three step-children, Joyce Ledford-Filyaw, Bobby Ledford of Ocoee and Leon Ledford of Georgetown; special friend, Kit Kat Ravin of El Paso, TX. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Mr. Tony Cissom officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Cemetery. The service will conclude with a white dove release ceremony. Jason Ledford, Chris Ledford, Kenny Earls, Lee Stafford, Leon Ledford and Bobby Ledford will serve as pallbearers. Her family will receive friends Tuesday, November 23, 2010, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Ledford family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com