Ernestine Ledford,

passed away March 1, 2021, in Fayetteville surrounded by her family. She was born July 27, 1940, to Ernest and Gladys (Ballard) Buchanan in Richland View, Ark.

She worked at the DH Baldwin Company for five years and for more than 30 years worked on the family farm gathering eggs and helped run the farm. She was an avid Razorback fan and loved women’s basketball. She attended Tuttle Church Christ for most of her life. She was incredibly generous to people around her and supported many Gospel related ministries.

She dearly loved and was involved with her kids, grandchildren and great-grands leaving them with precious memories of her. She was an amazing cook, loved to read and was a dedicated letter writer.

She was preceded in death by husband Glen Ledford of 55 years and sister Dorcas Fitch.

Ernestine is survived by son Denny Ledford (Sheila) of Cave Springs; daughter Shelly Davis (Scott) of Fayetteville; grandchildren Tyler Ledford (Sarah), Lindsey Booher (Bobby) Cassie Howard (Stewart), Drake Davis (Hong) Kimberly Lavanier and Tiffany Ledford; seven great-grandchildren; sister Donna Kuklinski of Winslow; brother Dale Buchanan (Sue); and a favorite aunt, Melba Rogers of Fayetteville.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Elite Home Health and Hospice for providing excellent compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Gospel Tracts International, 2125 N. Center St., Elkins, Ark., 72701, in Ernestine’s name. The family is holding a private funeral. Condolences at: www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.