Mrs. Ruby Lynn Ledford Mann , age 73, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Thursday, March 2, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 9, 1949 in Murphy, NC, a daughter of the late Willie and Rhoda Cable Ledford. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bobby, Willie Jr. and Jimmy Ledford, sister, Brenda Cass.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Mann of the residence; sons, John Fairbanks, Bruce Fairbanks of Dalton, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Jessie and Georgia Ledford of Cleveland, TN; sister, Betty Franks of Etowah, TN; grandchildren, Jonathan Fairbanks, Haley Fairbanks, Charlie Fairbanks of Dalton, GA; great grandchildren, Tyson, Ellasyn, Addison, Anslee; several nieces and nephews.

Service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ruby Lynn Ledford Mann will be held Monday March 6, 2023 at 12:00 noon at the Ponders Melrose Chapel with Reverend Ronald Guffey officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. Interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery Tuesday March 7, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia, 30721, 706.226.4002

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