Frances Virginia Cash Ledford, age 93, of Demorest, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Mrs. Ledford was born on January 12, 1932, in Mt. Airy, to the late Ameal and Birdie Cash. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Raymond “Red” Ledford; brothers, Tommy Cash and Ray Cash; sisters, Ruth Mealor and Bertha Green.
Mrs. Ledford worked for many years at The Northeast Georgian before retiring. Frances was a beloved member of Camp Creek Baptist Church, where her faith and warm spirit were felt by everyone who knew her. She was best known for her extraordinary cooking – a gift she shared generously with family, friends, and anyone blessed enough to sit at her table. She found joy in life’s simple, beautiful things. Frances loved working with flowers, tending to them both inside her home and out in the garden. She also enjoyed sewing, creating pieces stitched with care and thoughtfulness. Above all, her greatest joy came from her grandchildren, whom she adored deeply.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, James and Lyn Ledford of Demorest; daughter and son-in-law, Vanice and Rick Mason of Demorest; grandchildren: Elena Dalton (Barry) of Bethlehem, Duell Ledford (Missy) of Clarkesville, Matthew Mason (Amanda) of Demorest, Nicole Davis (Jason) of Baldwin; great-grandchildren: Brooke Stephens (Robert) of Clarkesville, Grant Ledford (Savannah) of Clarkesville, Jason, Nathan, Andrew, Tabitha, and Julia Dalton, all of Bethlehem, Tanner and Jackson Davis, both of Baldwin; special cousin, Elsie Hogan of Cornelia.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 am on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Camp Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Levi Nix and Mr. Rick Mason officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
