Caroline Ledbetter Obituary
Posted: May 28th, 2010, 2:52 am
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Jim Rush Funeral Home
220 Wildwood
2600 North Ocoee St. NW
Cleveland, TN 37311
423-472-4555
rushfamily@jimrushfuneralhomes.com
Obituary
Caroline “Carolyn” Sue Ledbetter, departed this life for her eternal rest and reward, Thursday morning, May 27, 2010, in a Chattanooga health care facility. She was born July 23, 1941, in Twinton, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the
late James L. and Etchelene Ledbetter. She was also preceded in death by her grandpaterents: Mose and Ula Ledbetter, Albert and Lena Ledford; a special stepmother: Marguerite “Peggy” Ledbetter; a cherished sister: Marilyn Victoria James; a special cousin: Ricky Ledbetter and several greatly loved aunts, uncles and cousins. She attended schools in the Battle Creek, MI area, graduating in 1959 from Pennfield High School. She then attended Kellogg Community College. She begin her work experience at Riverside Insurance Company which later became TransAmerica. She was a sports enthusiast and spent countless hours participating in tennis, golf, softball and bowling. Sports were always a special part of Caroline’s life. After she could no longer participate in sports she enjoyed viewing and discussing sports with her family and friends especially concerning the Braves and Lady Vols.
At age 27 Caroline began a twenty-five year full time ministry with the Church of God of Prophecy doing state work in Ohio, Michigan, and Georgia. She served as Administrative assistant to the Sunday School Director for the International Offices at the Church of God of Prophecy. She also served as the Sunday School Director at International Offices and was involved in the evangelism department. During her twenty-five year full time Christian ministry with the Church of God of Prophecy she traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada participating in retreats, seminars, conferences and conventions promoting ministry to children, youth, women, Christian education and evangelism. When her father became ill she found it necessary to discontinue traveling to care for him and took a position at Jackson Mfg. where she retired.
She is survived by one brother: James “Jim” L. Ledbetter and his wife Mary Ellen of Baytown, Texas; brother-in-law: Norman W. James of Acworth, GA; two nephews: Jason W. James of Ocala, FL and Matthew W. James and his wife Pam of Culpepper, VA; two great nephews: Timothy and Nathan James both of Culpepper, VA; two uncles: Leonard Ledbetter and Earl Ledbetter both of Livingston, TN; aunt: L. V. Baker of Portage, WS; several cousins; three special friends: Laverne “Mom” Adair of Chatsworth, GA, Grace Bennett of Battle Creek, MI, and Frances Coolman of Battle Creek, Mi.
The Remembrance of Life Services will be Saturday, May 29, 2010, 11:00 AM from the Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy with Bishop Randall Howard, Pastor Terry Mahan and Johnny McDaniel officiating. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers and are requested to meet at the Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy at 10:00 AM Saturday morning. They are Jason James, Matthew James, Wayne Pohlner, Steve Tibbons, David Wilbanks, and Michael Plumley. Honorary pallbearers will be the Senior Adult Ministers of the Peerless Road Church. A graveside service will conducted Saturday afternoon at 4:00 PM Central time at the Robbins “Ledbetter” Cemetery at Livingston, Tennessee with Reverend Norman James officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 AM at the Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy Saturday, May 29, 2010. The family request that memorials be made to The Peerless Road Children’s Ministry, 3301 Peerless Road, Cleveland, TN 37312. Jim Rush Funeral Homes, North Ocoee Chapel has charge of arrangements.
Jim Rush Funeral Home
220 Wildwood
2600 North Ocoee St. NW
Cleveland, TN 37311
423-472-4555
rushfamily@jimrushfuneralhomes.com
Obituary
Caroline “Carolyn” Sue Ledbetter, departed this life for her eternal rest and reward, Thursday morning, May 27, 2010, in a Chattanooga health care facility. She was born July 23, 1941, in Twinton, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the
late James L. and Etchelene Ledbetter. She was also preceded in death by her grandpaterents: Mose and Ula Ledbetter, Albert and Lena Ledford; a special stepmother: Marguerite “Peggy” Ledbetter; a cherished sister: Marilyn Victoria James; a special cousin: Ricky Ledbetter and several greatly loved aunts, uncles and cousins. She attended schools in the Battle Creek, MI area, graduating in 1959 from Pennfield High School. She then attended Kellogg Community College. She begin her work experience at Riverside Insurance Company which later became TransAmerica. She was a sports enthusiast and spent countless hours participating in tennis, golf, softball and bowling. Sports were always a special part of Caroline’s life. After she could no longer participate in sports she enjoyed viewing and discussing sports with her family and friends especially concerning the Braves and Lady Vols.
At age 27 Caroline began a twenty-five year full time ministry with the Church of God of Prophecy doing state work in Ohio, Michigan, and Georgia. She served as Administrative assistant to the Sunday School Director for the International Offices at the Church of God of Prophecy. She also served as the Sunday School Director at International Offices and was involved in the evangelism department. During her twenty-five year full time Christian ministry with the Church of God of Prophecy she traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada participating in retreats, seminars, conferences and conventions promoting ministry to children, youth, women, Christian education and evangelism. When her father became ill she found it necessary to discontinue traveling to care for him and took a position at Jackson Mfg. where she retired.
She is survived by one brother: James “Jim” L. Ledbetter and his wife Mary Ellen of Baytown, Texas; brother-in-law: Norman W. James of Acworth, GA; two nephews: Jason W. James of Ocala, FL and Matthew W. James and his wife Pam of Culpepper, VA; two great nephews: Timothy and Nathan James both of Culpepper, VA; two uncles: Leonard Ledbetter and Earl Ledbetter both of Livingston, TN; aunt: L. V. Baker of Portage, WS; several cousins; three special friends: Laverne “Mom” Adair of Chatsworth, GA, Grace Bennett of Battle Creek, MI, and Frances Coolman of Battle Creek, Mi.
The Remembrance of Life Services will be Saturday, May 29, 2010, 11:00 AM from the Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy with Bishop Randall Howard, Pastor Terry Mahan and Johnny McDaniel officiating. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers and are requested to meet at the Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy at 10:00 AM Saturday morning. They are Jason James, Matthew James, Wayne Pohlner, Steve Tibbons, David Wilbanks, and Michael Plumley. Honorary pallbearers will be the Senior Adult Ministers of the Peerless Road Church. A graveside service will conducted Saturday afternoon at 4:00 PM Central time at the Robbins “Ledbetter” Cemetery at Livingston, Tennessee with Reverend Norman James officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 AM at the Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy Saturday, May 29, 2010. The family request that memorials be made to The Peerless Road Children’s Ministry, 3301 Peerless Road, Cleveland, TN 37312. Jim Rush Funeral Homes, North Ocoee Chapel has charge of arrangements.