Suzanne Ledbetter
A Celebration of Life is planned for sometime in July; arrangements are with Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Suzanne Ledbetter, a master gardener in the Harrison Garden Club, loved the springtime. She loved working in her yard. So it is not surprising Suzanne lived throughout the entire spring, passing away early the morning of summer’s first day, June 21 (2018).
Suzanne Ledbetter was born in Little Rock, on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1941, to James L. Lane and Lee Hall Lane of Benton. In 1959, Suzanne graduated from Benton High School where she made many friends whom she cherished throughout the years and also met her eventual husband, Dr. Charles Ledbetter.
Suzanne attended the University of Arkansas and became a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She graduated in 1963 with a bachelor’s degree in textile merchandising.
In 1963, Suzanne married Charles, who is best described as Suzanne’s lifelong love, companion, yard man and dog sitter. Before and after marrying Charles, Suzanne worked several years as a buyer for the ladies’ wear section of Pfeifer-Blass department store, including while Charles attended medical school and orthopedic residency at UAMS in Little Rock. After moving away from Arkansas with Charles while he was serving in the U.S. Navy, Suzanne returned and, in 1974, moved to Harrison. Harrison became her permanent home.
Charles and Suzanne joyfully raised their family of four girls in Harrison. Suzanne’s faith and Christianity were important parts of her life. She attended First Presbyterian Church in Harrison and became a longstanding member of the Presbyterian Women.
Suzanne was also a master bridge player. Her love of bridge was surpassed only by her unending love of dogs. Suzanne had many dogs over the years that she adored — and maybe a few she just tolerated. Suzanne volunteered at and supported the Ozark Humane Society of Harrison and found loving homes for countless dogs and cats that otherwise would have been euthanized.
Suzanne met, helped and loved many, many friends in Harrison and the surrounding area, including through her devotion to Alcoholics Anonymous. All of you were very important to her. You know who you are. She dearly loved you. Please try to help others just as Suzanne tried to help you.
Suzanne is survived by her husband, Dr. Charles Ledbetter, of Harrison, and four daughters: Lane Arnold (husband John) of Dallas, Texas; Brynn Thabet (husband Walid) of Roanoke, Virginia; Greer McCleary (husband Pat) of Maumelle; and Blair Herbert (husband Matt) of Hughesville, Maryland. Suzanne also has four dearly loved grandchildren: Landry and Finley Arnold, Malek Thabet and Gavin McCleary. In addition, Suzanne is survived by her sister, Mary Jim Ramsey of Little Rock, Arkansas (husband John) and niece and nephew Brooke Pillow and Hall Ramsey.
Suzanne’s family would like to thank Suzanne’s different caregivers for the professionalism and love shown to Suzanne in the recent weeks and months.
Memorials on Suzanne’s behalf may be made to the Ozark Humane Society, 5147 Rock Springs Road, Harrison, AR 72601.
Suzanne’s family is remembering her privately for now, but is planning on a celebration of Suzanne’s life to occur sometime in mid to late July.
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