Coleen Ledford

Martha Coleen Beason Ledford, age 80 of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 6, 2022.

She is survived by her children, Aleeta Adkins (Christopher) of Shelby, NC, Cecil Ledford Jr. (fiancé Nina Snelgrove) of Shelby, NC, and Sharon Mellon (Darrell) of Lattimore, NC, a daughter-in-law, Donna Ledford of Shelby, NC, six grandchildren, Kyle Ledford of Boiling Springs, NC, Shane Adkins (Hayley) of Ellenboro, NC, Taylor Laws of Myrtle Beach, SC, Brandi Goode (Andy) of Boiling Springs, NC, Benjamin Mellon and Ashburn Mellon, both of Shelby, NC, four great grandchildren, Savannah Ledford, Jesse Scruggs, Jake Goode, and Corban Adkins, a brother, Edward Beason (Sybil) of Mooresboro, NC, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born August 22, 1941 in Cleveland County, NC, Coleen was the daughter of the late JD Beason and Nell Mull Beason and was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Glenn Ledford Sr., a son, Joseph Ledford, and three brothers, Timothy Beason, Pete Beason, and Richard Beason.

Coleen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.  She was a devoted Christian and was a member of High Shoal Baptist Church.  She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends, especially with her grandchildren.  Coleen was a caring kind of person that would help anyone that needed it.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Friday, February 11, 2022 at High Shoal Baptist Church.  A funeral service will follow the visitation at 6:30 conducted by Rev. Shane Adkins.   A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Cleveland Memorial Park.

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A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc.