Thelma Ledford McNeely

Thelma Ledford McNeely, 77, of Morganton passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015. She was born on August 9, 1937 in Cleveland County to the late Lawrence Pinkey Ledford and Lesba Lee Short Ledford. Mrs. McNeely was a charter member of Central Baptist Church and attended New Home United Methodist Church. She retired from Drexel Heritage.
Mrs. McNeely is survived by her son, Rick McNeely of Morganton; brother, Gary Ledford of Morganton; niece, Gail Calhoun and nephew, Roger Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hal McNeely and brother, Junior Ledford.
A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at New Home United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Burl Sain officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Sossoman Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to New Home United Methodist Church, 544 Moriah School Rd., Casar, NC 28020. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements