Wilby J. Ledford Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Wilby J. Ledford of Benton, Tennessee, whose life came to an end on March 15, 2026 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wilby J. Ledford to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband William Ledford (Don) of Benton, TN; her parents, Rev. Guy Lively and Winfrey Lively of Oliver Springs, TN; her siblings, Emma Lou and Billy Lively; and her brother-in-law Billy Ray Leach.
She is survived by: her children, William John Ledford (Zina) of Ooltewah, TN and Jada Ledford Daves (Kevin) of Ooltewah, TN.; her grandchildren, Hannah Ledford (Nate Ferrell), Shayli Daves, Sharayah Daves, Shanel Daves, Shaw Daves and Shafer Daves; her great grandchild Walker James Ferrell; her sister Zola Sue Leach; her sister-in-law Alma Lively; her nieces, Kathy Brown (Tim), Kimberly Bunch, Melissa Boyd (Brooks) and Tonya Collins (Todd); and her nephew Matthew Lively (Kathryn).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Children’s Organ Transplant Association in honor of Shafer Daves, Wilby’s grandson, at https://cota.org.
