Gloria Diane Ledford, age 65, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at her home. Born in Detroit, MI, on December 16, 1950, she was the daughter of Grant Decalve Ledford and Virginia Ruth Ward Ledford. She was a member of McCaysville United Methodist Church. She worked as an LPN. She is preceded in death by her father, Grant Decalve Ledford.

She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Danielle Jones of Knoxville, TN; sons, Joel Jones of Blue Ridge and Jeremy Jones of Marietta; mother, Virginia Ruth Ward Ledford; sisters, Robin Zimmerman of Blairsville and Debbie Chastain of Blue Ridge.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements.