Joyce Laverne Ledbetter
Joyce Laverne Ledbetter
Funeral services for Joyce Laverne Ledbetter, 63, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 18, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Joyce passed away at 1:18 p.m., Monday, June 14, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born September 23, 1957, at Twin Falls, Idaho, to Lewis Callahan and Pansy Louise Hayes Callahan. Joyce was a Court Clerk for the West Plains Police Department for many years; she enjoyed her job and her many friends. She was a loving mother to many; her family was her greatest joy. She loved spending time with her grandkids and enjoyed watching their ball games. Joyce also enjoyed yard sales, the Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Cardinals, auctions and helping with carpentry projects. She was a member of Pottersville Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Jeffrey Ledbetter and wife, Brittany, Pomona, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Sarah Ledbetter and significant other, Chad French, West Plains; eight grandchildren, Wyatt, Cheyanne, Toby, Westin, Brody, Paisley, Grady, Ruby and many “extra” grandchildren; her father, Lewis Callahan and step-mother, Sharon; two nephews, Shawn and Scott Pringle; and many other family and friends.
Her mother, one son, Jason D. Ledbetter and one sister, Sherry Pringle, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
James Looney
June 15, 2021 @ 5:38 pm
We have lost a a very dear lady. I worked with her for many years in the court system. She was like a sister her to me.
Darrin Reed
June 15, 2021 @ 5:46 pm
Joyce was a special lady and a dear friend, Rest in Peace. My prayers are with the family
Kathy Beaty
June 16, 2021 @ 9:07 am
So sorry for your loss. I graduated with Joyce. She and I were on the front page of the Quill when FHA wore our mother’s clothes. She had on one of my Mom’s hats and her red heels.
Bless her heart. May she rest in peace.
Prayers for comfort.
Cherish her memory.
Kathy (Bray) Beaty class of ’75
Pam Coffman
June 16, 2021 @ 6:55 pm
Larry and I are so very sorry to hear about Joyce. She was a life long friend. May God wrap his loving arms around you, giving you comfort and strength.
Trin hayes
June 17, 2021 @ 3:01 pm
A giant hole for her family and even for the citizens for west plains with Joyce passing. I can still hear her laugh all the way down here in Florida. Even though we were cousins a few years apart she was always a friend also and we always chat for a few minutes every time I came into town when we bumped
Into each other. I remember
The tornadoes of 1982 and me going to her house when we were neighbors to ride one out as we had endured a rough one in April and she sheltered me so I wouldn’t be alone in the storm. Not only did she have a heart of gold she had the strength to endure the absolute worse and never stopped being one of the best human beings I know. Enjoy your peace in heaven with family and friends til we met again. Peace for all that was lucky enough to have been blessed by your life.
Traci Wiley
June 18, 2021 @ 9:46 am
So sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. Prayers for comfort for the family.
Sandra Williams
June 18, 2021 @ 12:40 pm
i am so sorry for your loss. Joyce will be missed by so many. i am just seeing this obituary. i really wanted to go to funeral or family night but as always, i am late. Lewis you have my love and prayers.
Travis J Mask
June 19, 2021 @ 8:13 am
Wonderful lady and always a kind smile. God Bless you and sincere regards to her family and loved ones.
Carol Bybee
June 19, 2021 @ 9:05 pm
Joyce was a person who gave more, went the second and third mile to help others. May her memory be in our minds for the rest of our lives. We can take the lead she showed and do our best to help others in the manner she did to those she loved and cared about. Carol Hayes Bybee and husband Ken