Mary Frances Ledbetter

March 31, 1924 - September 29, 2014

Frances graduated from Graceville High School, completed a Bachelor's Degree in Business Education at Florida State University and then earned her Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida. She taught business and was the annual sponsor for many years at Lake Worth High School and then was a Professor of Accounting at Palm Beach Community College for years before retiring. She was active in numerous professional and service organizations but was especially known for her service as Deacon, Elder and Clerk of Session at First Presbyterian Church of West Palm Beach, where a memorial service celebrating her life was held on Saturday, October 3, 2014. As a beloved family member, friend, educator, and bearer of love, her memory will live in the hearts of those she touched throughout her life. Frances will be buried in Marvin's Chapel Cemetery, Graceville, among generations of family members in the Syfrett, Watford and Ledbetter families. There will be an informal memorial service for Frances at 10:30 a.m. (CDT) Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Graceville, First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall (1111 8th Avenue, Graceville, FL 32440) and afterwards, a luncheon and time to visit for all gathered.