Obituaries

September 15, 1929 to November 18, 2020

WINAMAC - Minnie Alvera Ledford, 91, of Francesville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, at her daughter’s home in Rochester.

She was born Sept. 15, 1929 in Denham, to the late John and Lela Miller Rater. She was lovingly raised in Beaver Township by the late Wayne Wood and Mary Catherine Neusbaum Fitz. She was a graduate of Pulaski High School. On Nov. 9, 1947, she married William Ernest “Bill” Ledford at Tippecanoe Christian Church in rural Winamac. He passed away Feb. 12, 2017.

She is survived by:
Barbara Ann (Tom) Elliott, Monticello, Daughter
Diana Lee (Mark) Burch, Rochester, Daughter
Debra Kay (Les) Ezra, Winamac, Daughter
Sandra Sue Henderson, Lafayette, Daughter
16 Grandchildren: Dean, Kathleen, Tom Jr., Tracy, Thomas, Chera, Alicia, Heather, Eve, Terry, Brandon, Nicole, Kristen, Shawna, Kyle and Lindsay.
36 Great-Grandchildren: Justin, Sean, McHale, Mallory, Kelsey, Christian, Elvira, Easton, Hudson, Rylenn, Dailan, Sophie, Audrianna, Luke, Elijah, Jace, Lillian, Hayden, Leah, Olivia, Rori, Sophia, Irene, Joshua, William, Isaac, Grace, Isla, Henry, Declan, Ashton, Brooklyn, McKenzie, Jackson, Ariah and Arrianna.
3 Great-Great-Grandchildren: Ariel, Emma, Liam
Wayne Wesley “Butch” (Judy) Fitz, Winamac, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
William “Bill” Rater, Brother
Juanita Fitz, Infant Sister
Mary Catherine Becker, Sister
Alberta Smith, Sister
Lorna DePoy, Sister
Gertrude Smiriotis, Sister
Anna Mae Cowger, Sister
John Andrew Rater Jr., Brother
Robert Rater, Brother

Mrs. Ledford was an active member of the Tippecanoe Christian Church and Ladies Guild. She was also a member of Happy Homemakers Home Ec Club. She was a proud homemaker with many talents. She was an avid quilter and seamstress. She faithfully cared for her family her entire life - whether it was making outfits, gardening and canning, or cooking and baking – Minnie attended to her family. She worked alongside her husband on the farm, helping wherever it was needed. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Most of all, she loved being a grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Private visitation will be held at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A private graveside service and burial will be at Tippecanoe Cemetery in Winamac, with Rev. Edward Clark officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Tippecanoe Christian Church.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.