Ernestine Ledford passed away March 1, 2021 in Fayetteville surrounded by her family. She was born July 27, 1940 to Ernest and Gladys (Ballard) Buchanan in Richland View, Arkansas.
She worked at the DH Baldwin Company for 5 years and for more than 30 years worked on the family farm gathering eggs and helped run the farm. She was an avid Razorback fan and loved women’s basketball. She attended Tuttle Church of Christ for most of her life. She was incredibly generous to people around her and supported many Gospel related ministries. She dearly loved and was involved with her kids, grandchildren and great-grands leaving them with precious memories of her. She was an amazing cook, loved to read and was a dedicated letter writer.
She was preceded in death by her husband Glen Ledford of 55 years and a sister Dorcas Fitch.
Ernestine is survived by one son Denny Ledford (Sheila) of Cave Springs; one daughter Shelly Davis (Scott) of Fayetteville; 6 grandchildren, Tyler Ledford (Sarah), Lindsey Booher (Bobby) Cassie Howard (Stewart), Drake Davis (Hong) Kimberly Lavanier, and Tiffany Ledford; and 7 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister Donna Kuklinski of Winslow; a brother Dale Buchanan (Sue); and a favorite aunt Melba Rogers of Fayetteville.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Elite Home Health and Hospice for providing excellent compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Gospel Tracts International, 2125 N Center St, Elkins, AR 72701 in Ernestine’s name.
The family is holding a private funeral.
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So very sorry, lived by them and worked with her at Baldwin. Thinking of denny and shelly and families.
I’m so sorry to hear of this, this lady was always very kind and good to us kids and my mother (Lucy) thought the world in all of her…
She was a special and beautiful person. Ernestine meant so much to my family. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. God bless
I am so sorry for your loss her and Glenn were great hard working people, the world was a better place because they were in it.
Ernestine is such a precious cousin. She always sent me a letter at Christmas time updating me on her family. It was clear she was so proud of each and every one. I was looking forward to visiting her as soon as I had the covid vaccines. My heart is very sad. Prayers and thoughts to all her family and friends.
So sorry about Ernestine’s passing! I always admired what a great basketball player she was! We will miss her! God’s comfort to the Family🙏
So sorry to hear this she was one of the sweetest and caring I knew, always had a sweet smile when you saw her . Prayers for her and family’s
I really enjoyed her sense of humor and easy laughter. The fact that she retained these qualities to the end greatly impressed me. Denny and Shelly, your beautiful hearts are a testimony of what a wonderful woman she was.
So sorry for your loss. She was very sweet lady and she was a special friend to my mom. Love you guys
What a wonderful friendship I had with Ernestine. All who knew her knew of her easy smiles, her great generosity, her love of the Lord. Always wanted to look nice so that is where I had the pleasure of spending time with her. Doing her hair was always something I looked forward to. She will be missed for sure.
Very sorry for your loss. She was a remarkable caring lady. Sympathy and prayers for your family.
My sincerest condolences. Glen and Ernestine helped myself and many others and were very good to us all. They were both special people. Our thoughts and prayers are with Denny and Shelly and families.
Denny & Shelly,
Your in our thoughts and prayers. Will always remember
Her sweet smile. Love you both
Jackie Sue & Jimmy Lee Morris
We sure loved Ernestine and will miss seeing her smiling face so much. Favorite memories of her are her love of Razorbacks sports, her delicious homemade Mexican Chicken casserole for potlucks and her sweet handwritten cards coming in the mailbox! We send sincerest sympathy with love and prayers to the family. She’ll be greatly missed!
I WORKED WITH ERNESTINE AT BALDWIN PIANO AND WE HAD LOTS OF GOOD TIME TALKING ABOUT OUR CHILDREN AND QUOTING BIBLE VERSES TO EACH OTHER. SHE WAS A SPECIAL LADY. GOD BLESS HER FAMILY.
Denny and Shelly you have the sweetest mother I didn’t know her other than visiting with her at the men’s basketball games. She was a great lady and we will miss seeing her. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss. She was a precious lady.
Saddened by this news, Loved Glen and Earnestine!
I know, like her parents before her, she gave herself 120% to her faith and family.
Carter family will make a donation to Elkins School Alumini Scholarship Fund in Earnestine’s name. She was a wonderful supporter of that benefit.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Ernestine was a precious christian lady. We enjoyed our visits with her so much. She was so kind and helpful to us while our daughter was sick. She will be missed by so many, With our prayers for comfort for Shelley, Denny and all her sweet grands and greats.
I was so saddened to hear about Ernestine’s passing she will be missed, at every Razorback basketball game I was at I would always look to see if she had made it to that game. And just last week I made the wonderful oatmeal cake that she gave me the recipe to. She was so sweet to me always. My heart is heave for you Denny and Shelly you all are in our prayers.
Dear Arkansas Family,
Cousin Ernestine was one of a kind. I will miss her very much and will never forget her kind heart and good nature. I cherish every letter she has written and have kept them all because they make me smile when I really need it. I will surely miss her updates on all of you and her sweet loving way of putting things. My daughter, Haleh, and son, Hamzeh, never got to meet her but know all about her from those letters. They both send their sympathies.
I wish I could be there in person to pay my respects–please know I will be there in my heart.
Hugs all around.
Love,
Kim Doostie (Aunt Lucille’s daughter)
I will miss you Ernestine. I will always the Sunday afternoons I spent playing with Denny at your house after Church. I will remember the time we were in the chicken house and the roster was chasing Denny! I Will remember riding horses at Ernest & Gladys’ house. These are just some of my many memories of the times our families spent together. You are a special lady and will be missed but not forgotten. Love to you Denny and Shelly.
We had many fond memories with Glen and Ernestine. She was the sweetest person with the best smile. Our condolences to Denny and Shelly along with their families.
Sorry for your loss . Prayers for the family.
We will miss Ernestine so much as our next door neighbor. She always had the sweetest smile, and loved it when we shared books or garden tomatoes or blackberry jelly. A delightful friend and neighbor, and it was our honor and pleasure to know her.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was a wonder Lady She will be missed. Love Jackie and Beverly Mabry & Edna Bowman
I just heard of Earnestine’s passing and was so sorry !!! She was a precious lady whether at work or play. My condolences to Denny, Shelly, & the whole family!!
So sorry about Ernestine’s passing.
Denny,
I just learned of your mother’s passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family. She was a wonderful lady.