Obituary of Juanita Ledbetter

Juanita Louise Ledbetter, 82, of Yoder, Colorado passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at home with her loving family and close friends around her. Juanita was born on October 30, 1930 in Dill City, Oklahoma to William Buford and Letha Maude (Hollis) Lowder. She attended school in Dill City, Oklahoma. Juanita married Leo H. Ledbetter in Wheeler, Texas on September 15, 1950 and the couple had one child, Jack D. Ledbetter. The couple lived in Hay Springs, Nebraska, Alliance, Nebraska, Towner, Colorado in 1969 and Yoder, Colorado since 1991. Juanita went on to cosmetology school graduating as a certified Beautician, worked for the United States Postal Service as Postmaster, but the profession she enjoyed most was that of being a homemaker for her family. She loved her family very much and worked tirelessly to provide for her husband and Jack. Juanita enjoyed bowling, cooking and jigsaw puzzles. Juanita was preceded in death by her spouse Leo Ledbetter, parents William Buford and Letha Lowder, siblings; William Buford, Jr.,Wanda, Jo, and Bessie Mae. She is survived by her son, Jack Ledbetter of Yoder, Colorado and grandchildren; Clint Ledbetter of Rush, CO, Jessica Faedtke of Yorkville, IL and Joanna Pasko of Sterling, CO. Juanita is also survived by siblings; Glen Lowder of Hobart, OK and Helen Martin of Odessa, TX.