Janet M. Ledford, age 72, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 following a sudden illness.
Mrs. Ledford was born on February 3, 1954 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Rex Tatum and Helen Marie Ragsdale Tatum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Larry and Bonita Ledford. Janet retired from NAS Manufacturing after many years of dedicated service. A deeply religious woman, Janet was a member of Oakey Mountain Baptist Church. Her faith guided her actions, shaped her values, and was a source of strength for both herself and those around her. Above all else, Janet centered her life around her family. She cherished every moment spent with them and took great pride in nurturing and supporting those she loved. She will be remembered as a loving and caring wife as well as a beloved sister and aunt.
Survivors include her loving husband of 30 years, Kenneth Ledford, of Clarkesville; son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Iris Loggins, of Seattle, WA; son, Jaron Loggins, of Demorest; sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Dalva Jones, of Gainesville; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as her beloved cats.
Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to a no-kill animal shelter of one’s choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
