Mary Moniree Ledford 97 of Clayton, Ga., passed away on March 1, 2021.Moniree was born the daughter of the late Leash W. Ledford and the late Paralee Phillips Ledford on February 5, 1924.
She was a Christian, and was a member of Blue Heights Baptist Church. She worked in the textile industry for many years. She was a talented quilter, seamstress, homemaker and an excellent cook. She loved her family and friends that was always a priority and they were always welcome at her table.
Moniree was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her husband Chloe Ledford of 65 years; her son Phillip C. Ledford; one brother, Robert Ledford; four sisters, Louella Nicholson, Bonnie Gribble, Era Byers and Ruth Stanley.
Her survivors include her daughter Phyllis Ledford Harmon (Jim) of Rabun Gap, Ga., her son Rev. Dennis Ledford (Lynn) of Clarkesville, Ga., daughter-in-law, Sandra Ledford, Clayton, Ga., five grandchildren, Darren Harmon (Julie) of Madison, MS, DeAnn Harmon Smith (Jeff) of Watkinsville, Ga., Rev Austin Harmon (Jennifer) of Dawsonville, Ga., Justin Ledford (Katie) of Clarkesville, Ga., and Amy Ledford of Clarkesville, Ga., 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; and two sister-in-laws, Leota Rollins of Carrollton, Ga. and Loree Ledford of Hayesville, N.C., and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.
A funeral service was held March 4, with Rev. Danny Cannon officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations may be made to the Rabun County Gideons, P.O. Box 241, Clayton, Ga. 30525.
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com