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Jackie Ledbetter Obituary

Jackie Golson Ledbetter, 81, of Speegleville, passed away May 4, 2008, in her home with her family at her side. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Connally/Compton Chapel officiated by the Rev. Wesley Perry and assisted by Jim Knight. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Jackie was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and moved to the Speegleville area as a child. She attended Speegleville schools and graduated from Waco High School in 1944. Jackie married her childhood sweetheart, Glenn Ledbetter, on May 31, 1947. They resided in Speegleville where they raised their family and were lifetime members of Speegleville United Methodist Church. Jackie worked for many years at the Speegleville Store, and after retirement, the Ledbetters owned and operated Ledbetter Pecan Company at their home. Mrs. Ledbetter was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Jenny Golson. Those left behind to cherish her memory include her husband, Glenn Ledbetter; sons, Garry Ledbetter and wife, Pam of Speegleville, Barry Ledbetter and wife, Vicki of San Antonio, Russell Ledbetter and wife, Becky of Scurry, and Craig Ledbetter of Dallas; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother Ernest Golson Jr. and wife, Bernice of Canton; and many other family members and friends. Memorial donations may be made to Speegleville United Methodist Church or to the charity of your choice. July 15, 1926 - May 4, 2008 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com
Published by Waco Tribune-Herald from May 5 to May 6, 2008.

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Cindy

May 11, 2025

Happy Mother's Day to my sweet granny...I miss you so very much and I think about you everyday..I love you..I know I will see you again one day..Cindy

Mike and Pat Worley

May 15, 2008

To the Ledbetter family, how very sad to read that Jackie passed away last week. I occasionally read the Tribune-Herald (yes, even the Obits) and saw her sweet face. Your parents were always kind and made us feel welcome (as all of you did) at the Speegleville Saddle Club. We have such fond memories and miss Waco so much. I hope you find comfort in knowing how Jackie touched so many lives. We will miss her.

Mike Cummings

May 9, 2008

To Rusty, Craig and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I have not seen any of you for many years but I still have fond memories of our childhoods growing up in Speegleville. I know that loosing your mother is a very hard thing to come to terms with, having lost my mom a few years ago. I pray that the Lord Jesus will come to your side and remind you of the good things you share with your mother and the hope of one day meeting her again in eternity. That will truly be a homecoming!
God Bless!

Gaye Warren

May 8, 2008

All our thoughts and prayers to the Ledbetter family, We can only say please know your parents have been more than neighbors, they were our friends, Jackie always smiling, Glenn always eager to share times gone by, never a harsh or unkind word about the community they loved. We will truly miss such company. It was a blessing to have know them. The Warren family, Bobby Joe, Gaye, Bobby Jr., Alicia and Heather Warren.

Dr. William Peper

May 7, 2008

To Glenn and family:
How saddened I was to read about Mrs. Ledbetter's death. She was extremely sweet, and was always making sure that her husband and family were well cared-for. What a woman!
We'll all miss her, and I pray blessing on the Ledbetter family

ELOISA GUERRA RANGEL

May 6, 2008

TO BARRY AND GARY I WAS SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT THE LOST OFYOUR MOM SHE WAS A VERY SWEET LADY . I SAW YOUR MOM AND DAD AT THE MALL ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO . AND I SPOKE TO THEM THEY REMEMBERED ME . I ASKED ABOUT YOU GARY . AND THEY WERE SO HAPPY TO TELL ME ALL ABOUT YOU'LL. I TOLD HER TO TELL YOU ALL HELLO FOR ME. ITS MANY YEARS ., THEY STILL LOOKED THE SAME.MAY GOD BESS YOU'LLS FAMILY.

Rusty/Celeste Blenden

May 6, 2008

Dear Glenn and boys, We are saddened by the death of Jackie. We cannot ever remember seeing her when she didn't have a smile on her face and a kind word. They sure don't make em like her anymore. May God bless your family and provide comfort as well. We hope to see you soon and express our feelings in person.

Love, Rusty and Celeste Blenden

christi jones

May 6, 2008

Deepest sympathy, from Christi and Bryce Jones

Ruth Wyrick

May 6, 2008

Glen and Family- Please know so many share in your loss. Ms. Jackie will always have a special place in my heart. You are all in my prayers now and in the difficult days ahead.

Mike & Jan Fair

May 6, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Chaplain Dell Bredemeyer

May 6, 2008

The Lord just keeps collecting all the angels. Such a blessed spirit and joy to be around. Though her place on earth is vacant, her memories will keep us all moving towards heaven. Thank you for sharing this glowing soul with us all. May you be blessed until you see her again in Glory!

Robert and Rachel Golson

May 6, 2008

Glen and Family:
Our deepest sorrow goes out to you and the entire Ledbetter/Golson family. We truly lost a great patriarch for both families. She simply received on what she shared so easily; great love and kindness. God blessed all of us with this great woman.

Love,

kim (Groseclose)Dunigan

May 5, 2008

To the Ledbetter family,
Jackie was an amazing lady. I hope the wonderful memories you all share will get you through this time of sorrow. She held a special place in many hearts. She will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debby Kirk

May 5, 2008

Glen and Family,

My prayers are with you all ,Jackie and Glenn were good friends with my parents years ago,Edgar and Dorothy Kirk,I was able to meet Jackie and Glenn such a sweet couple.I felt as if I knew them forever .Edgar talked about playing football with Glenn .Good memories .

Mary Kymble RN

May 5, 2008

Gary
I was very sorry to hear about your mom's passing..My prayers go out to you, Pam, Mr. Ledbetter and all your family members in this time of sadness...
Mary Kymble (your neighbor)

mary maddox

May 5, 2008

Glenn and family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Jackie was such a sweet person and will be missed by family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. May God bless you all.
Glynn & Mary Maddox

Joe and Bettie McKelroy

May 5, 2008

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Sheryl Statham

May 5, 2008

Glenn, I'm so sorry for you and your families loss. Words never seem to be enough, but know that you and Jackie have always been a very special couple, she wil be greatly missed. God Bless You and your family.

Lisa Broiles

May 5, 2008

To the Ledbetter family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Jackie was a wonderful woman and will be truly missed.

Lisa Broiles / Joe Ann Broiles

Dara Delony Kinser

May 5, 2008

What a blessing to have spent time with the Ledbetter family. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Carie Kegerreis

May 5, 2008

To the Ledbetter Family,
Jackie will be missed by so many people. May God give you peace in your time of sorrow!
Love,

Stacey Kinsey-Kerr

May 5, 2008

Jackie was a beautiful person inside and out and I have been truly blessed by having known her. I am so sorry for your loss.

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