Nona Jean Ledford

After a protracted battle with cancer, Nona Jean Ledford died on February 21, 2015, in Arlington, TN, at the age of 53. She leaves behind her husband, Kevin Ledford; her daughter, Lindsey; and her son, Luke.

Jean was born on September 4, 1961, in Memphis, TN, to father Kenneth Troutman and mother Madeleine Troutman. She grew up in a large, loving family with six siblings: Marlene, Danny, Marcia, Kenny, Sherri, and Chris. Growing up in the Troutman home, her parents made sure to instill in Jean, and all of their children, a strong faith in the lord.

Jean married her then coworker, Kevin Ledford, on April 24, 1993.

Jean was a driven professional with a love for spending time with family and making sure everyone’s needs were catered to before her own. When diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September of 2014, she remained hopeful, drawing her strength daily from her relationship with Jesus Christ. She remained a brave, iron-willed woman, even throughout her final months.
Jean is survived by her husband and children, as well as all of her brothers and sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother.

The family would like to thank anyone and everyone who sent care packages, flowers, encouraging cards, and smiles Jean’s way during the past five months, and of course the constant prayers.

In lieu of flowers, you may send a donation to The National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, or to a cause Jean held close to her heart, the future adoption of her new niece. The link for the adoption fund and information about it are located on this website: http://silleradoptionfund.blogspot.com/p/how-to-donate.html.