The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

Obits

Related Photos

  • ledbetter,alberta.jpg

    ledbetter,alberta.jpg

Condolences

January 8, 2013

Alberta Lee (Miller) Ledbetter

The Joplin Globe

JEFFERSON, IA —

Alberta Lee (Miller) Ledbetter, peacefully passed away on Jan. 3, 2013, at Green County Medical Center in Jefferson, Iowa, she was 81.

Born June 12, 1931, in Joplin, Mo., to Homer and Edythe Miller, Alberta spent her early years in Joplin, graduating from Joplin High School. After graduation she attended Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., and later graduated from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kan., with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. While attending Baker University, she was a member of Phi Mu sorority.   

Alberta returned to Joplin and began her career as a teacher on Sept. 1, 1967, with the Joplin RVIII School System. While teaching full time, she attended Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kan., and earned a Master's degree in Elementary Education, specializing in academics for children with learning disabilities. She helped pioneer the program in the Joplin school system and devoted her service in this area until her retirement on June 3, 1992. Alberta was also an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional honorary society of women educators promoting professional and personal growth of its' members and excellence in education.

Alberta loved her family, grandchildren, friends, students past and present, playing cards, country music, driving her car - constantly being on the go and especially going to church. She had an unending desire to share her time and talents while taking every opportunity to bear witness of her best friend... "Jesus Christ". Her church assignments often found her in the nursery, sharing cookies and juice while lovingly singing "Jesus Loves Me" to little ones in her arms.   

She is survived by her two sons, Frank O. Ledbetter III, of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Rod A. Ledbetter, of Des Moines; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Alberta was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Frank O. Ledbetter Jr.   

A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 11 a.m. Ozark Memorial Cemetery in Joplin, under the direction of Dr. Tim Sumners of Eastview Baptist Church.

Text Only
Obits
  • taylor,dorothy.jpg Dorothy Taylor

    Dorothy Jewell (Wooldridge) Taylor, 87, widow of the late United States Congressman Gene Taylor, of Sarcoxie, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013, at her home after a sudden illness.

    May 22, 2013 1 Photo

  • johnson,roy warren.jpg Roy Warren Johnson

    In loving memory of Roy Warren Johnson

    May 22, 2013 1 Photo

  • Johnson, Anna - oval crop.jpg Anna Louise Johnson

    Anna Louise Johnson, age 79, of Baxter Springs, Kan., a former resident of Park Plaza Mobile Home Park in Joplin, passed away at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing.

    May 22, 2013 1 Photo

  • Mary Stratton

    Mary Stratton, 78, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Monday, May 20, 2013, at Jamestown Nursing & Rehab in Rogers, Ark.

    May 22, 2013

  • pim,phyllis.jpg Phyllis Pim

    Phyllis Pim, a lifetime resident of Joplin, Mo., joined her awaiting husband in heaven on May 20, 2013.

    May 22, 2013 1 Photo

  • Mel N. Brooks

    In loving memory of Mel N. Brooks

    May 22, 2013

  • Knapp,charles.jpg Charles W. Knapp

    Charles W. Knapp, age 88, of Joplin, Mo., a longtime Webb City, Mo. resident, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013.

    May 22, 2013 1 Photo

  • Dawson, Treva oval.jpg Treva Jane Dawson

    Treva Jane Dawson, age 70, of Webb City, Mo,. a wonderful wife and mother, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013, at her home.

    May 22, 2013 1 Photo

  • Whitington,christy.jpg Christy Lynn (Huckins) Whittington

    Christy Lynn (Huckins) Whittington, age 52, of Tulsa, Okla., passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at her home, following a sudden illness.

    May 21, 2013 1 Photo

  • Betty Lou Hilton

    Betty L. Hilton, 85, Joplin, Mo., was born March 17, 1928, in East St. Louis, and departed this life peacefully May 10, 2013.

    May 21, 2013