Reta Ledbetter's obituary , Passed away on November 16, 2020 in Canton, North Carolina

Reta Ledbetter

July 6, 1917 - November 16, 2020 (103 years old)

Canton, North Carolina

Reta Ledbetter's obituary , Passed away on November 16, 2020 in Canton, North Carolina

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Reta Ledbetter

July 6, 1917 - November 16, 2020 (103 years old)

Canton, North Carolina

Reta Ledbetter Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Reta Ledbetter of Canton, North Carolina, born in Turkey, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 103, on November 16, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Reta Ledbetter or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her siblings, Lester, Riley and Nellie Ledbetter; and her half-siblings, Ebe, Bob, Jess Ledbetter, Harold, Arthur Webb, Lettie, Hettie and Bertha.

She is survived by: her nephew Gary Webb. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins.

Her final selfless act was to donate her body to science with the hope of finding a cure for COVID and any other medical advancement for future generations. Reta was exposed to COVID in an outbreak at her living facility and was blessed to be one of only five residents that never contracted it.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wells Funeral Home & Burial Insurance



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