"Both Carol & I are so sad to read this, Rita was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. God?s blessing to her family. "
In loving memory of
Rita R. Ledford
December 5, 1944 - August 20, 2022
Rita R. Ledford, 77, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11 A.M., Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Faith United Methodist Church in Monmouth, Iowa. Cremation has taken place. A private burial will be held at a later date. Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
Rita Rozann White was born on December 5, 1944 in Baldwin, Iowa, to Clayton and Susan (Bradley) White. She was a graduate of Baldwin High School. She married Robert Dean Ledford Jr. on May 9, 1965 in Davenport, Iowa. Four children were born to this union, Pam, Mike, Scott and Heather.
Rita was a homemaker and had sold Tupperware for several years. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Monmouth where she had served in many capacities including teaching Sunday School as well as serving as the United Methodist Women State of Iowa Secretary.
She enjoyed crocheting, spending time with her family and her church.
Those left to honor her memory include her children, Pam (Darwyn) Hoffmeier of Maquoketa, IA, Mike (Brenda) Ledford of Cedar Rapids, IA, Scott (Stephanie) Ledford of Granite Falls, NC, and Heather Ledford of Andrew, IA; 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren, and 4 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert on February 7, 2021, a brother Franz White and a sister Evelyn Doescher.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, funeral donations may be made by clicking the following link: https://fundthefuneral.com/rita-r-ledford
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Rita was a sweet and caring member of our MHS Class of ?62. She and Robert were faithful attendees at our class reunions and generously shared their photos and videos. They so loved their family and will be missed. Blessings to their children and their families. Sigrid Allen Thomas"
"Sorry for your loss, Rita was a kind dedicated soul and will be truly missed."
"Rita, you will be greatly missed by all. Gary and Margaret Powers"
"To the family- I shall truly miss Rita, from our short visits , to helping her out on mother/daughter supper..she was a grand woman and i know she fought hard, but now no pain and sure she is the highest of her glory being with her Bob again... Sure going to be and empty pew at church without her there., RIP Rita - you will be missed! "
"So sorry for your loss prayers for your family "
"My deepest sympathy for your loss! May God?s love and peace comfort you in your time of sorrow. ??"
"Oh, Rita! I'm so sorry to read this. I'm going to miss our get togethers when I got back to Maquoketa. Your friendship is a sweet memory. Rest well, dear lady! You deserve it!"
"Ledford Family, So sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in knowing she is at peace and back in the arms of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"So sorry for your loss. I remember as a kid going to MYF (I think that is what it was called) Rita was oir leader and we always had good times! She always took many of us kids under her wing a time or two. Prayers and hugs to you all."
"Rita was a awesome person and loved her church and her family. She always made the Salad supper so much fun and she worked so hard at planning things. She will be missed by many and loved by all. She was a friend to all. Each of you have my sympathy. May God provide you with His Grace. God bless! Sheila"
"Pam sorry for the loss of your mom."