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Kathy Dover Obituary

SHELBY - Kathy Ledford Dover, 56, of McBrayer Homestead Road, died on July 28, 2012, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.

A native of Cleveland County, she was born Feb. 5, 1956, daughter of the late Belve and Vera Goforth Ledford.

She worked in the healthcare industry as a caregiver. She was an active member of Lattimore Baptist Church where she was in the Alpha Grace Sun-day School Class and was a Choir Member ; she was very athletic and played slow pitch for many years.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, David Scott Dover; one son, Matthew David Dover of the home and fiancé Lyndsay Carroll of Cliffside; one daughter, Sarah Katherine Dover of the home and boyfriend Dustin Reeves; six brothers, Gene Ledford and wife Frances of Rock Hill, Bill Ledford and wife Linda of Gaffney, Jerry Ledford and wife Gail of Blacksburg, Johnny Ledford and wife Kathie of Grover, Bobby Ledford and wife Nancy of Polkville and Jimmy Ledford and wife Margaret of Grover; two sisters, Ann Ellis of Grover and Betty Ruff and boyfriend Chuck Perkins of Patterson Springs; her special friends, Lou Alice Whisnant and Becky Setzer.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lattimore Baptist Church with the Revs. Jim Richardson and Max Burgin officiating.

Burial will follow at Lattimore Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to Lattimore Baptist Church, PO Box 188, Lattimore, NC 28089.

McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the Dover family.

An online guest register is available at www.mckinneylandrethcarroll.com.

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Published by Shelby Star on Jul. 31, 2012.

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Susan Brooks McCann

August 17, 2012

David, we (my mother,Nancy Blanton Brooks, my sister, Anne Brooks Mulholland, and myself) learned the tragic news of your wife' s passing. We are so very sorry for you and your family. Wish we could have met Kathy. May God grant you strength and peace at this sad time and the days to come. Take care of yourself.

Sheri Folk

August 7, 2012

David, Matt, and Sarah....I was so heartbroken to hear about Kathy. I just found out today (Tues. Aug 7th). I was on vacation all last week.My heart truely aches for you all.Kathy was one of my first friends that I made after moving to Shelby from Hickory back in 1983. She and I just clicked right away! I loved her smile and her personality. We are never ready to lose a loved one especially one so young and full of life like Kathy was but I know that you will find comfort and peace in our Holy Father. Just turn to Him and lean on Him and He will guide you all through the next days, weeks and months ahead. I am so very sorry for this tremendous loss to your family. Love and prayers to you. Sheri Folk

Avis Owens Morrow

August 1, 2012

David and family,
I just heard the news today and am so sorry for your unexpected loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Richards

August 1, 2012

So sorry for the loss of your Mother Sarah! She was a beautiful lady!

Sandra Stewart

August 1, 2012

My heart aches for you. I am sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts every step of the way.

Dot Fitch

August 1, 2012

David, Matthew and Sarah. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you travel this tragic road of Kathy passing. I worked at First National Bank North Branch as a teller and waited on Kathy and she always had a smile on her face, very friendly and just a very sweet person. May you think of the good memories that you have and always will feel close to her. May God continue to bless you and yours during this time. Her happy smiling face will always be remembered.

Bobby Ledford

August 1, 2012

David, Matt,and Sarah, We loved Kathy and want you to know we love you.
Kathy loved you very much, thank you for giving her many years of happiness!

Donna Rice Mellan

August 1, 2012

I was the next door neighbor to the Ledfords in Grover for years and remember Kathy as the most beautiful girl in the neighborhood. I always looked up to her and her lovely smile brought joy to all. Years past and I moved away to New York, but everytime I visited my folks back home and ran into Kathy, she knew who I was and gave me a hug and that smile. I am sadden to hear of your lost and my prayers go out to the Dover and Ledford families.

Mary S. Accor

August 1, 2012

My heart is saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend and school mate, Kathy Ledford Dover. The character of what each person should exhibit was truly exhibited through her. Her love for others will be a legacy remembered by all whose lives she touched……May the love of God and friends bring comfort to her family during these difficult days.

Deb Hardin

August 1, 2012

So very very sorry to hear about Kathy. Even though years have passed since I last was in contact, I will always remember all the great times we had and what a wonderful, kind, loving person she was. My prayers to all the family and while we will miss her here on this earth...heaven has gotten a lot brigher

Karen Williams-Goode

July 31, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Kathy. She has always been a very special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and in the days to come. Love you all

Donny & Shelly Lacasse Wesson

July 31, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Janice & Danny Morton

July 31, 2012

We are very sorry for your loss. Friends and family are so important in times like this. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. God will give you and your family the strength to make it through this difficult time.

Linda Hunt

July 31, 2012

So sorry to hear about Kathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and hoping you will find peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Barbara Shuford

July 31, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of Kathy not only as a softball player but memories of a lady with a warm and giving heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

caroline dedmon

July 31, 2012

I played softball for many years in the same circles Cathy did and knew her at Lattimore after that. How sad this is. My condolences to the family.

Gail Cody

July 31, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may you find peace at the end of this difficult journey.

Danielle Hubbard Sisk

July 31, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

Rev. Ken & Barbara Cobb

July 31, 2012

Bobby & Nancy,
I just saw in the obituary that Kathy was your sister. I heard about her death over the weekend. So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and all the family during this time.

Lynn Melton

July 31, 2012

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for the Dover family. May God keep you close and provide comfort during this difficult time. "Grieve for your loved one, but not for long, for her eyes have seen God!"
Lynn Melton

Mike & Cindy Queen

July 31, 2012

So sorry to hear of the passing of a loved mother, and beloved sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patsy Norman

July 31, 2012

To Bobby, Nancy, Brian, and Robert.... So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and prayers reach out to you and yours. May you find peace during this difficult time. I will continue to pray for all of you.

July 31, 2012

I went to school with Kathy, and I am so sad to hear of her passing. May God be with each and everyone of you.
Faye Haynes Peeler

Stephanie Causby Hawthorn Lane

July 31, 2012

Betty I just seen in the obituary that she was your sister and I wanted you to know I am thinking of you and your family. I am sorry for your loss.

Jennifer Moore

July 31, 2012

May God be with you David,Matt,Sarah Praying

July 31, 2012

Dear Ledford and Dover Families,
Wayne and I have so many fond memories of Kathy and her beautiful smile. She was such a gentle soul, sweet, kind, genuine, and as lovely inside as she was on the outside. She will truly be missed. You have our prayers and thoughts for comfort and solace during this most difficult time. Godspeed, our good friend, until we all meet again.
Linda and Wayne Morrison

LIBBY MORRISON

July 31, 2012

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU...MAY GOD COMFORT YOU DURING THIS TIME
LIBBY MORRISON AND THE EMPLOYEES OF VULCAN MATERIALS PLANT - BLACKSBURG SC

James Allen

July 31, 2012

David may God keep you and your family in this time of sorry, you are in my prayers and thoughts. Now kathy is playing for the HOME team and waiting for the reat of us to get there.
Old friend and umpire: James O. Allen Jr.

July 31, 2012

Our hearts go out to your family at this time. We know she will be greatly missed and hope that the love you had for her will keep you comforted.

-Allen Langley and the Staff and Management of H&H Pest Control

Maxine Parsons-Kogut

July 31, 2012

David, Matt and Sarah my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss for you. God will give you strength and comfort during these difficult day. God be with you

STEVE QUEEN

July 31, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Susan Prewitt Hall

July 30, 2012

David, Matt and Sarah my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your wonderful family. Still so hard to believe all this has happened. My heart hurts for each of you. God be with each of you. Love you all.

JoAnne Williams

July 30, 2012

Dear David,Matt,and Sarah,
For the first time in my life I am at a loss of words, but my heart is so full.
My love and prayers are with each of you.
Paul wrote" To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." What a wonderful promise. God will give you all His strength through these difficult days. I know, because I am expiercing it.Kathy was a wonderful Christian and witness.

Debbie sheppard/ Arrowood

July 30, 2012

My heart breaks to hear about Kathy.she was a wonderful friend to me as we were growing up, always full of laughs.we had so much fun together.Memories i will always cherish.God needed another angel to help guide the ones left behind.Rest in peace my friend.

Renee Hudson

July 30, 2012

David and the Dover Family, I am so truly sorry of your sudden loss of Kathy. During the early years of my knowing Kathy she always had such a kind and gentle heart. I will certainly keep you in my prayers during this difficult time.
Renee Poe Hudson

Nancy Ledford-Ferguson

July 30, 2012

We were shocked and sadened to hear about Kathy. Our love goes out to your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
The Claude Ledford Family

Dawn Moore

July 30, 2012

Sarah, I am praying for you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

David Hunt

July 30, 2012

So sorry to hear about Kathy. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow and ease your pain.

Johnny,Susan McNeilly

July 30, 2012

our thoughts and prayers are with you

Clyde, Dianne Cook

July 30, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are very sorry for your loss.

Ed and Pam Wise

July 30, 2012

Our sincere condolences to the Dover Family.

Doug Ross

July 30, 2012

My sincere condolences to the Dover family

Debbie Moore Borders

July 30, 2012

Kathy was my very best friend in high school. We have so many wonderful memories. Over the years we had lost touch with each other but every once in a while we would come in contact and we couldn't help but smile and reminisce about all the good times we had. To her husband and children, hang on to the memories that you shared until one day you will see her again.

Joyce Woodard

July 30, 2012

David,Matt,and Sara, I pray that you find peace with the loss of Kathy. Kathy was one of those people who was as beautiful inside as she was outside. She will be missed. I played softball with her and have memories that are priceless. God Bless you all.

June Whitaker

July 30, 2012

David,Matt,Sara,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.


Richard,June,Adam,Holly,Allison
Whitaker

Charles Littlejohn

July 30, 2012

To the ledford and dover family i am sorry for your loss.

Cathy Horton-Hunt

July 30, 2012

I am so sad to hear this news of the death of a long friendship that went back to child hood days, so many good memories, Kathy basically lived at my home, she was so beautiful, so sweet and easy going, loved sports, and fell in love with David and married him after a long courtship. My heart goes out to the children, but know that you had many good years to spend with a wonderful soul as she. I will forever miss her. She is with her Mother now, and our Lord Jesus Christ. May God ease your pain and suffering.

Mary Whitener Pressley

July 30, 2012

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Kathy was a wonderful person inside and out, and it was my privilege
to know her. My thoughts and prayers are with you as your go through this time of loss. I pray for peace that surpasses understanding for all of you. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Gail Morgan

July 30, 2012

Max and I are so sorry for your loss of Kathy. She was a great wife and a wonderful mother. I loved her very much. She was like my own sister. The sweetest smile, and always seems so happy. Matt and Sarah love you very much and all of you are in my prayers.

Gail and Max

Bob and Sharon Taylor

July 30, 2012

David,Matt,and Sarah,
We only had the priviledge of knowing your sweet Kathy for just a short while but she was so kind to us. She had such a sweet spirit and I know that we will get to know her better when we all see her again. Our prayer is that you all will find peace and comfort thru all of this terrible tragedy. Always love each other and live your lives together as though it were your last day. God Bless and keep you all. Bob and Sharon Taylor

Cathy Montgomery

July 30, 2012

I was so heartbroken to hear of this news and my heart breaks for each of you. Please know you will be in my prayers. I pray God's presence will be near to each of you. Cathy Early Montgomery

Brenda Wellmon

July 29, 2012

David, Matt, and Sarah
Words are difficult to express to you my sorrow for your loss. My memories are of the wonderful times we had as kids playing softball and always finding something to laugh about and just have great fun. Kathy's spirit was so fun. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her and I wish for you and your family peace.
Your family is in our prayers,
Kenneth, Brenda, and Elisha Wellmon

Becky Craft

July 29, 2012

Matt and Lyndsay,
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping y'all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you very much, Becky Craft

Debbie Dickson

July 29, 2012

Dear David, Matt, and Sarah,
My heart absolutely breaks for you at this time. I have so many warm and fun memories of Kathy. Our times together as "Moms" sharing in our children's schools, sports, beach trips, visits with grandmas, and just life will stay with me always. Her easiness to laughter, her great personality and her physical beauty will be remembered warmly and I know I will see these live on thru Sarah and Matt. Our prayers will be with you.
Sincerely,
Debbie, Brice, Hayley and Leigh Dickson

Cathey Hamm

July 29, 2012

I did not know Mrs Dover but Sarah and my daughter are good friends. Kara met Mrs. Dover and said she was a very sweet lady and she has raised a very beautiful and sweet daughter, my prayers go out to Sarah and the whole family.
Cathey Hamm
Cherryville NC

July 29, 2012

So sorry for your loss will be praying for the entire family.May God be with you and comfort you. Robert and Edith Deaton

July 29, 2012

Kathy was such a caring young women. I got to know her when she helped our family care for our mother, Ruby Ledbetter. I am sorry for your loss and will remember you in thought and prayer.
Judy Ledbetter Faircloth

The Beaty Family

July 29, 2012

Dearest Matthew and family,
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May the peace and love of God be felt during this trying and difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Love,
Rodney Sr., Tonya, and Rodney Jr. (R.J.)

Andy Bridges

July 29, 2012

She was just a great woman and will be missed by all. So sorry for your loss.

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