Graveside service for Emma Jean Ledbetter Grace, 79, of Cleburne will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 12, 2014 in the Blanton Cemetery in Hill County. The Reverend Stephen McCoy will officiate. Pallbearers will be J.D. Earls, Tim Earls, Rocky Ledbetter, Terry Hamilton, Christopher Earls and Tyler Earls. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Howard, Rick Carner, Len Harrell, Scott McGee, and Mack Jordan.
Visitation will be from 6-8:00 P.M., Friday, at the funeral home.
Emma Jean Ledbetter Grace passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014 in Cleburne. She was born April 10, 1935 in Joshua to Douglas and Georgia Mae Morris Ledbetter. She married Robert Lee Grace on February 9, 1954 in Ft. Worth and he preceded her in death on May 16, 2002.
Mrs. Grace worked as an assistant manager of Ingram Redi-Mix, retiring with 20 years of service. She was a member of Eastern Heights Church.
Survivors include her sons, Richard Grace of Blum and David Grace of Austin; daughters, Leanna Harrell and husband Robert, and Peggy Bendele and husband Albert, all of Devine; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; brother, Joe Ledbetter and wife Maxine; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Willie Brazell, Billie McCoy, and Ester Mays; four brothers, Drew, J.D., G.W., and Burnett Ledbetter; and one great granddaughter.
Memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, 3301 W. Freeway, Ft. Worth, TX 76107.
Visitation
Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home
512 North Ridgeway Dr.
Cleburne, TX 76033
Friday, July 11, 2014
6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
Map to Visitation Location
Service
Graveside Service
Blanton Cemetery
Hill County, TX
Saturday, July 12, 2014
2:00 P.M.
Interment
Blanton Cemetery
Hill County , TX
Memorial Contributions
American Cancer Society
3301 W. Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76107