Martha Ann Padgett

Martha Ann Ledbetter Padgett, 78, resident of Ducktown, Ga, died on October 19, 2018 at Northside Forsyth Hospital. She was born January 24, 1940. Martha married her high school sweetheart and husband of 59 years, Willis Don Padgett. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Dean and Juanita Ledbetter of Ducktown (Cherokee) Ga, and her sister Jerri Gober of Dawsonville, Ga.

She leaves behind a daughter, Donna Padgett Haynes, son-in-law Doug Haynes, grandson David Haynes and great-grandson Dawson Haynes all of Ducktown, Ga., sister Dr. Linda Ledbetter of Cumming, nephews: Chris Gober (Elaine) and Brian Gober (Stella) both of Dawsonville, Ga, Bart Hammond of Cumming, Ga, William Stone, III of Washington, D.C., and niece Alisa Stone Dennis (Don) of Panama City Beach, Fl and 8 great nephews and nieces.

Martha graduated from Cherokee High School in Canton, Ga 1958, where she was a majorette and a member of the marching band. She graduated from Reinhardt College in Waleska, Ga. In her lifetime Martha owned a florist, a clothing store and Cherokee Ranch Restaurant. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. Martha loved flowers, the color green, holidays, the beach, seashells and her children and grandchildren. They affectionately called her "Bulldog."

The family will receive friends Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm and Monday, October 22, 2018 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. Funeral service will be held Monday, October 22, 2018 at 12:00 pm at the McDonald and Son Chapel followed by interment at New Harmony Baptist Church.