Wednesday, August 12, 2020 1:41 pm

Nellie Ruth Ledford Toney, 86, passed away August 5, 2020.

She was born January 21, 1934 to the late Roy Washington Ledford and Winnie Faye Alexander Ledford.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband JC Toney; three sons Colon, Richard and Timmy Toney; one daughter Brenda Toney; two brothers Willie and Oscar Ledford; three sisters Margaret Brooks, Thelma Hollifield and Inez Connor.

She will be missed and is survived by three sons Randy, Tommy and Dale Toney; one daughter Linda Shoup and one sister Reba Toney. She will also be missed by 31 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

The service was held at Gantt's Grove Baptist Church.

The family is asking that donations may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills 374 Hudlow Road Forest City, NC 28043.