Rita Carol Ledington, age 77 of Barbourville was born in Stinking Creek, TN on December 15, 1946 to the late Francis and Nanny Long and departed this life on December 5, 2024 at her home. She was a member of Apple Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed crocheting, reading her Bible, fishing, painting, and time with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, her husband: Burland D. Ledington; a brother: Gerome Long; 4 sisters: Shirley M Chambers, Joyce Long, Nancy Long, and Mary Kaye Long preceded her in death.
Rita is survived by her loving children: Randal Davidson and fiancé Alexis Long of OH, and Nathan Ledington and wife Gayle of Barbourville; a sister: Candice Sloan and husband James of Frankfort, KY; 2 grandchildren: Erica Ledington, and Megan Ledington; other relatives and many friends to mourn her passing.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Rital Ledington will be conducted in the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM with Rev. Nathan Ledington officiating. Burila will follow in the Barbourville Cemetery with family and friends serving as Pallbearers. Barbourville Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Friends will be received at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church on Saturday from 6 to 9 PM and Sunday from 11:00 AM to the funeral hour at 3.
To the loving family of Mrs. Rita Carol Ledington, Larry, and the staff of the Barbourville Funeral Home would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy and prayers during your time of bereavement.
