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GAYLE LEDFORD Obituary

GAYLE GREER LEDFORD(1945-2009) Beloved daughter of Dr. Cecil Greer (deceased) and Monna R Greer, passed away on September 20, 2009.She is survived by her sister Cecile Greer Burns and her two sons, James Patrick Ledford and John Robert Ledford II, along with her two grand children Abigail Ledford and John Robert Ledford III, were her greatest joys.Gayle attended the Kincaid School and graduated from Lamar High School where she was a member of the "Choralettes." An accomplished harpist, she attended Sullins College in Bristol, Virginia, where she was presented as a member of the "Mardi Gras Court." As an equestrian she participated in the "Hoofprints Club" and later was awarded many honors a t the Pin Oaks Horse Show in Houston.She graduated with a degree in history from the University of Houston.Gayle will always be remembered for her great love and kindness, her beautiful smile, great wit, and the sparkle in her bright blue eyes.Private Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 10:00am. Please call 713 806 2644 for more details. In lieu of flowers, the family would kindly request a donation to the St. Jude Research Children's Hospital (1-800-785-5120) or www.stjude.org/donate

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 25, 2009.

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September 28, 2009

GAYLE, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS. MAY GOD TAKE YOU INTO HIS ARMS AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU AND THANKS FOR GIVING US TWO GREAT BOYS IN JOHN II AND PATRICK. MY LOVE AND DEVOTION GOES OUT TO YOU IN CHRIST OUR LORD.
JOHN R LEDFORD

Jean (Holland) Fonville

September 26, 2009

I don't know where to begin. Every memory I have of Rio Vista Park included the Greers. Gayle was a good friend and a beautiful person. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Jan Stockard Cato

September 26, 2009

Cecile, What fond memories I have of you and Gayle at Kinkaid and then at Lamar all those years ago. Gayle was beautiful and talented.

I am so sorry for your loss.

Jan Stockard Cato

Billy Link

September 25, 2009

Please accept my sincerest condolences. What a beautiful person we all have lost. I remember a kind, caring,sweet girl. I will always be grateful she was my friend.

Lynn (Holland) von Sternberg

September 25, 2009

I have so, so many great memories of the entire Greer family. My most heartfelt sympaties to Mrs. Greer and Cecile.

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