Dolores “Dodie” J. Ledbetter

April 10, 2025 |

Dolores “Dodie” J. Ledbetter, age 77 passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 5 ,1947 to her parents Ernest and Earlene Bailey, both have preceded her in death. She is also preceded by her loving husband, Kenneth Ledbetter, and her loyal dog Spot who was with the family for 17 years.

Dodie graduated from Calera High School and went on to do several courses for higher education. She was a cheerleader and played softball with friends as adults. Dodie enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren play sports.  Dodie always donated to Toys for Tots whenever she could. She worked for State Farm and Mail South for several years.

Dodie loved to just be around friends and family, she loved to laugh. “There was something about mother, it didn’t matter where she was- grocery store, Dr.’s offices, pumping gas; wherever people would start talking to her and by the end of the conversation they would have told her their life story. She just had something about her.”

Dodie is survived by her children, Kenya Tidwell and Thomas Ledbetter (April Brantley); grandchildren, Jacob Tidwell (Rhi) and Conner Ledbetter; great grandchild, Jaxton Lane; brother, Steve Bailey (Mary Kay); nephews and nieces, Brian Bailey, Shane Hay, Christopher Ray, Molly Bailey, and Cole Ray.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Charter Funeral Home. A Visitation will be held 1 pm followed by a service at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to any of the research to find a cure for dementia, also their caregiver support.

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3 Comments

  1. Brenda Harper on April 11, 2025 at 1:55 pm

    Dodie was best friend and neighbor anyone could wish for. She lived two doors down from me. After we both retired Dodie would walk over to visit. I miss our visits so much. She loved her family so much. Love you Dodie.



  2. V. Jean Godfrey on April 11, 2025 at 3:34 pm

    So sad to hear of Dodie’s passing. I remember her and Steve coming after school to Mama Keith’s when I lived by her. I only found out last week that she had suffered from this terrible disease. Praying for her family as they grieve their loss.



  3. Terry Gould on April 23, 2025 at 7:22 pm

    I’m so sad about the passing of Dodie.
    She was a wonderful person , beautiful inside and out !!
    I know her children and grandchildren are devastated with her passing but be assured that she’s in heaven with Jesus and her loved one’s.
    Rest in peace Dodie, I’ll never forget our friendship 💕