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Linda Norville Kelley Ledford, 73, of Morganton, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022. The family lost an angel and heaven gained a precious soul.
Born in Burke County, NC on January 6, 1949, she was the daughter of the late William Albert Norville and Zela Crawley Fisher Norville. Linda was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church and retired from Hickory Hill Furniture. Her hands helped care for many people and prepared a lot of good food. She was known for her excellent chicken pies.
Linda is survived by her sons, Ralph Kelley (Wendy), Allen Kelley (Beth), and Danny Lee Ledford; daughters, Audrey Stallings (Bob) and Angela Greene (Benjie); ten grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; brothers, Jerry Fisher, Vernon Fisher, Kenneth Norville, and William Norville, Jr.; sisters, Brenda Daniels, Carolyn Lunsford, Betty Hollifield, and Barbara Self; and numerous other special family members.
In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her first husband of 30 years, Ralph Colan Kelley; second husband of 25 years, Marvin Danny Ledford; and grandson, Kevin “Buddy” McSheffrey, Jr.
The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 12, 2022 at Faith Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Rocky Reese and Rev. Gene Self officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Amorem, 902 Kirkwood Street, NW, Lenoir, NC 28645 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Audrey and Family: From your TBA SED family we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet mother. I know she treated everyone like family and I can remember Ted telling me the story of how she cooked you guys a big breakfast once on a business trip to the area. I pray God grants you and your family peace and assurance through His holy spirit through this difficult time. If you need anything don't hesitate to reach out to any of us.
Linda was a very sweet soul.She wasn't just my sister-in-law she was my sister .She will be missed by all the lives she touched. I will never forget all you done for me..Until I see you again. Walk those streets of gold..I love you an will always miss you..❤ Sheila
Everyone thinks that they have the best mom in the world and I agree that mom’s are one of a kind. My mom was such a servant. As far back as I can recall she was always thinking about others. This is one of the treasures she taught me. I heard testimony of her giving to people who came to visit her in the last days which are precious memories I will cherish. I thank if she could speak with us today she would say thank you for honoring me in my last days. She cherished her family whether born or married or adopted she always loved unconditional. She would let you know where she stood, especially in her later years. She will definitely be missed but forever in our hearts.