FRANKLIN - Kay M. Ledford, 104, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. What a Thanksgiving Day she had; she is walking on streets of gold.
She was born on Sept. 19, 1918, to the late Millard and Rose McDowell in Macon County. “Granny Kay” was loved by everyone that knew her, she was faithful to her church and her family. She was the oldest member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She loved gardening, canning anything, sitting on the porch and just spending time with family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ellis J. Ledford; daughter and son-in law, Louise and Millard McConnell; daughter-in-law, Kay Ledford; brothers, Paul, Carter and Dan McDowell; sisters, Blanche Bleckley, Frances Farmer, Maggie Hopper and Annie Mae McConnell.
She is survived by her sons, Douglas E. Ledford (Beverly) and Dearl E. Ledford; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held Sunday, Nov. 27, at Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Lloyd Fish and Rev. Josh Brooks officiated. The family received friends prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Dee McConnell, Matthew McConnell, Wade McConnell Jr., Jared Ledford, Brandon Ledford and Braden Ledford. Honorary pallbearers were the Senior Adult Sunday School Class of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.