Barbara Ann Ledbetter Dodson, age 80

Barbara Ann Ledbetter Dodson, age 80 of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018.

Barbara Ann was born July 1, 1937 in Cherokee County, SC and was a daughter of the late Jacob Hobert Ledbetter and Maggie Price Ledbetter. She was a graduate of Ellenboro High School where she was elected Class Profit and also attended Isothermal Community College where she earned a degree in business, computer science and ceramics. Barbara Ann was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and formerly was a tutor at Ellenboro School.

She worked for sixty years at numerous jobs including Roses Stores and for Fiber Industries at Shelby where she retired from the Lab. She was also the secretary for the family business, R & D Weavers in Ellenboro. Her husband, Alfred Dodson as well as a brother, Jimmy Henry Ledbetter preceded her in death.

Survivors include her daughter, Detria Dodson Martin and her husband Robert of Ellenboro, a brother, Luther Ledbetter of Ellenboro, a sister, Sue Ledbetter Washburn of Rutherfordton, two grandsons, and one great-granddaughter. There are also a number of nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held at Corinth Baptist Church. Rev Mike Connor and Rev Sam Henderson officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.