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Ruth Ledford

Female Abt 1916 - 2021  (~ 105 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ruth Ledford was born about 1916 in Washington County, , , Tennessee (daughter of Green Berry Ledford and Martha Hennie Hurt); died on 24 Dec 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

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    Buried:
    Ruth Stoots, 95, went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning, December 24, 2021, with family at her side.
    Ruth was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was born to the late Green Berry Ledford and Mattie Hurt Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Stoots, who passed away in 1986; three brothers, Leon, GB, and Roy Lee Ledford; two sisters, Irene Ledford Harrell and Erma Sue Ledford Hicks; son-in-law, Barry Triplett, and daughter-in-law, Tammie Stoots.
    Ruth was a very special lady. She received the Lord as her Savior as a young girl and was known for her loving, kind, sweet spirit. She was loved by everyone who knew her. She was a homemaker most of her life and was the best Mama anyone could ever have, loved dearly by her whole family.
    Those left to cherish her memory include three children, Tyonnia Stoots Triplett, Ricky Stoots, Terry Stoots Beckman and husband, Dave; six grandchildren, Billy Triplett (Rachael), Lesli Triplett Miller, Elizabeth Triplett Presnell (Stephen), Steven Stoots (Mandy), Shannon Beckman (Debbie), and Amber Beckman Street (Brad); fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
    The family would like to express thanks to Ashley, Paula, Shirley, and Devan with Amedysis Hospice for their loving care for Ruth during her illness.
    The family of Ruth Stoots will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the Tetrick Funeral Services, in Johnson City. The funeral service will follow at 12:30 p.m. with Pastor Brian Nulf officiating. The graveside committal service will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Billy Triplett, Steven Stoots, Shannon Beckman, Alex Beckman, Nolan Street and Brad Street. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave Beckman and Stephen Presnell.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Green Berry Ledford was born on 7 Dec 1889 in Washington County, , , Tennessee (son of Elijah Greenberry Ledford and Susannah C. Tipton); died on 30 May 1941 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

    Green married Martha Hennie Hurt about 1915 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born on 7 Dec 1899 in McDowell County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 Dec 1957 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Martha Hennie Hurt was born on 7 Dec 1899 in McDowell County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 Dec 1957 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 1. Ruth Ledford was born about 1916 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. Alfred Leon Ledford was born on 3 Jan 1919 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Mar 1983 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    3. Irene Virginia Ledford was born on 8 Jun 1924 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Nov 2013 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    4. Erma Sue Ledford was born on 27 May 1932 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Jan 2011 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    5. Roy Lee Ledford was born on 16 Aug 1935 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Feb 2016 in Lenawee County, , , Michigan.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Elijah Greenberry Ledford was born about 1847 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina.

    Elijah married Susannah C. Tipton about 1865 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Susannah (daughter of Joseph M. Tipton and Catharine Julia Honeycutt) was born on 29 Apr 1843 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 18 Mar 1915 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Susannah C. Tipton was born on 29 Apr 1843 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina (daughter of Joseph M. Tipton and Catharine Julia Honeycutt); died on 18 Mar 1915 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Angeline Harriet Ledford was born on 25 Nov 1867 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Nov 1921 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    2. Debranes Ledford was born about 1868 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    3. Margaret C. Ledford was born in Aug 1872 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    4. William Cuel Ledford was born on 30 Sep 1873 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Oct 1953 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    5. Joseph Cephas Ledford was born on 12 Mar 1878 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Feb 1946 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    6. Malcolm H. Ledford was born about 1879 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    7. Henry Claborn Ledford was born on 5 Jul 1881 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    8. Carrie Ellen Ledford was born on 20 May 1883 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 May 1962 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    9. 2. Green Berry Ledford was born on 7 Dec 1889 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 May 1941 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Joseph M. Tipton was born about 1820 in Burke County, , , North Carolina (son of Wiley Tipton, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann McKinney); died on 19 Apr 1864.

    Joseph married Catharine Julia Honeycutt about 1837 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Catharine was born about 1819 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  Catharine Julia Honeycutt was born about 1819 in Burke County, , , North Carolina.
    Children:
    1. Jacob S. Tipton was born about 1839 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina.
    2. Elmira Tipton was born in Feb 1840 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fishery Community Church Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee.
    3. Wiley Tipton was born about 1842 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 22 Oct 1864.
    4. 5. Susannah C. Tipton was born on 29 Apr 1843 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 18 Mar 1915 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    5. Lockey Tipton was born about 1845 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina.
    6. Anna Tipton was born on 6 Jan 1848 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 5 Dec 1920 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    7. Malcolm C. Tipton was born on 14 Feb 1851 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 18 Oct 1932.
    8. Aaron Burleson Tipton was born on 26 Oct 1851 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 7 Jul 1925 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.


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