Deborah A. Ledford, 74, passed away on February 6th, 2025 at home after an extended illness with her loving and devoted husband, James, and two children, Rachel and James by her side. She was born on June 7th, 1950. She was the beloved daughter of the late Robert (Jack) and Lorraine (Romesburg) Hudson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Jack and Barb Hudson, brother-in-law, Robert Ledford and her infant son, Richard Ledford. She is survived by her husband, James Ledford, two brothers, Dave (Karen) Hudson and Lou (Janet) Hudson, four sisters-in-law: Nancy Tuck, Carol Lancia, Susan Arsevich and Jeannie (Mark) Devich; her children, Rachel (Mike) Whitlatch, James Ledford and Angela Day, her grandchildren: Melanie and Veronica Gullison, Desmond, Rocky and Eliza Ledford; Desirae, Sierra, Araya, Aiyana, Delmarco, Amon, Siu, Taheton Peake; as well as two great-grandchildren and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.

Deborah attended Western Beaver High School and her heart found its forever love in James Ledford, whom she married March 18, 1972. They had a close-knit family and enjoyed raising their children in the custom home built by Jim.  Deborah (Dee) enjoyed life and loved being a wife and mother.  She was happiest when spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She loved planting and tending to her flowers. She was an excellent seamstress and canned the bounties of the vegetable garden that she and Jim planted. She enjoyed conversation, coffee and porch sitting on her swing. She hosted large family dinners and as the family grew, the table grew into the living room. There was always room for one more. Her home’s walls are adorned with all the children’s photos that she loved and cared for.  She was the mother of many children and her loss is immeasurable in their hearts.

Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Huntsman Funeral Home, 502 Adams Street, Rochester. Deborah requested no public viewing. A private family viewing was held on February 7th, 2025, followed by an intimate family gathering at their residence in Ohioville.

In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest that you hug your loved ones and do something special for them.