Janie Elizabeth Ledbetter Morgan, 67, of Saluda, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Advent Health. Janie was born in Tuxedo, NC, to the late Tom and Ruth Gordon Ledbetter. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Kenneth Morgan.
Janie graduated from Saluda High School as Valedictorian and was of the Baptist faith. She worked for Forest Lawn Memorial Park for 35 years. Janie loved being with her family, fishing with the love of her life, camping, playing basketball with her grandchildren, and weekend jeep trips. She loved her job and helping others with the loss of their loved ones.
She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Rachelle Swain and her husband William of NE, Regina Ann Morgan of Saluda; grandsons, the pride of her life, Hunter, and Landon; sisters, Kathy Summey and her husband Bruce of Saluda and Carolyn Killian of TN; brothers, Tommy Ledbetter and his wife Cindy of Saluda, Wayne Ledbetter and his wife Javeen of Hendersonville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at two o’clock p.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Stanley Adcock officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
My condolences to your family. Janie helped us with arrangements for our mother a few years back, and we loved talking to her and just getting to know her a little bit. We met up with her again when Mama passed away and were able to talk a bit more. She was so personable and just couldn’t help talking about fishing, which we loved. May God grant you peace and comfort as you face the days ahead.
Tommy, my heart has been broken since I learned of Janie’s death. I was Janie’s best friend all through high school. She was a wonderful friend, and I so regret not staying in touch with her. True friends are hard too find. Janie was spirited, strong, and a true friend. I saw her a couple of years ago, and her first words were “you said you were going to call after graduation”, we laughed, and I said I am so sorry. i moved away after high school, and life happened. However, I am profoundly sorry for your loss. I just can’t believe she is gone. To Janie’s daughters, your mother was a wonderful woman, and I loved her dearly. I lost my mother, and I miss talking to her every day of my life. May God give you peace, and surround you with sweet memories of what an amazing mother you had. She was my dearest friend, and I loved her. May God surround you with his love.
Celebrating the life of a wonderful woman and mourning her passing with you. She touched so many lives in the very best way.Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you you all during this tough time.
I had the honor and privilege to work with Janie at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. I will miss the days of black cherry ice cream, lunches from the Mustang Cafe and the birthday cakes and pizza for all the employees that she made sure we got. Janie was a fighter and a hero and an awesome co-worker. Rest in peace Janie. May God bless all of the family at this time.
My condolences to Janie’s family.
She was a true little spitfire who loved serving the families through Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Her many, hard-working years proved her dedication. Janie was there when others simply didn’t show up. Having worked along with her through Forest Lawn Funeral Home, she was an inspiration to me and many others in this industry.
Janie, you will be truly missed.
While working in the funeral home, I worked closely with Janie who was in the cemetery office. The last few years she was one of the strongest people I’ve ever known. She’s healed now.