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Ruby Ledford Obituary

Ruby Ledford

Asheville - Ruby Evelyn West Ledford, 50, of Asheville, NC died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Mission Hospital.

Born in Buncombe County, she was the daughter of Viola Hunter of Asheville and the late Milas D. West, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jake Ledford who died in 2010, and her brother, Tuby Correll.

Ruby was an AB Tech Honor student, a lifelong resident of Buncombe County, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a strong woman who was full of life and touched everyone who was a part of her life.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, William Huffstetler III; her sister, Leona West of Asheville and stepbrother, Milas West, Jr. of Etowah; two aunts, Leona Burrell of Asheville and Boneta Stillwell of Candler; her uncle, Douglas Hunter of Candler; two nieces; and one nephew.

No services are scheduled at this time.

To sign the online register book, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Mar. 10, 2012.

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Randy Crawford

March 12, 2012

I offer my deepest condolences to the family.

Amber Muller

March 11, 2012

Aunt evie was the greatest person I know and love. She will be greatly missed and loved by me and my family. She was one of a kind. I keep her in my heart,mind,and soul. She was the best. I love her dearly and I was with her before she passed. She was a best friend a mom and a awesome aunt. I love you.

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