Margaret "Nanny" Marie Ledbetter

Margaret Marie Ledbetter, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026. She was born May 5, 1941, and she will be remembered with deep love as a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Known lovingly as “Nanny,” Mrs. Ledbetter was a woman whose life was rooted in faith, family, and the simple, beautiful things that made a home and a heart flourish. She loved the Lord and was a member of First Baptist Church of Notasulga for several years. Her faith was an abiding part of her life, and she also found joy in attending Southern Gospel singings. She loved her country and carried herself with grace and pride. Known as a classy lady, she took delight in doing her hair and makeup and in putting outfits together, bringing beauty and dignity to everyday life. She enjoyed flowers and plants, and found one of her greatest callings in loving and raising her grandchildren, giving them her devotion, time and steady presence.

She leaves behind a family who will continue to carry her memory forward with affection and gratitude. Surviving are her daughter, Stephanie Ledbetter Hutchinson; son, Chris Ledbetter (Kori); daughter, Karin Barrett (Ricky) and son, Patrick Ledbetter (Sarah). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer Kruger (Derick), Keri Ledbetter, Kyle Ledbetter (Anna), Jamie Crumpton (Mark), Kody Ledbetter (Jerry), Laura Bell (Matthew), Helena Barrett, Cheyenne Barrett (Jeremy Clark), Kristen Meadows (Blake), Lawson Ledbetter, Abby Ledbetter, J.T. Ledbetter, Emma Ledbetter, Josh Spears, Sophia Ledbetter, Brittany Kent and William Ledbetter. Her legacy continues as well in her great-grandchildren, Kylie Schwartz, Ryker Nelson, Azalea Meadows, Tilley Meadows, Mason Crumpton, Fallon Crumpton, Chesney Crumpton, Eva Bell, Colton Winslett, Krimson Winslett, Reese Winslett, Lea Clark, Emery Ledbetter, Bennett Ledbetter, Landry Ledbetter and Luke Ledbetter. In each generation, her love, care, and example endure.

She is preceded in death by her husband of forty years, William Edward Ledbetter; sons, Kevin Ledbetter and Jeffery Ledbetter; parents, Ray and Margaret Campbell Price; brother, Donald Nichols and her grandchildren, Lily Ledbetter and C.J. Ledbetter.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Notasulga, 185 Hardwich Street, Notasulga, Alabama, Rev. Andy Chambliss and Rev. Ron Sumner officiating. Burial will follow at Reeltown Cemetery, Notasulga, Alabama, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing.

Margaret Ledbetter will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her enduring faith, her love of beauty and the warmth she brought into the lives of those around her. Her name will be spoken with affection, gratitude and love for generations to come.