Barbara Jean Ledbetter

Barbara Jean Ledbetter

Salem

Barbara Jean Ledbetter, 90, of Salem died Sunday, December 28, 2025, at her home.

Barbara was born February 14, 1935, in Henry County, the daughter of Jack and Eva (O’Conner) Vicker. On June 14, 1953, she was united in marriage to Walter Ledbetter. She served as a military wife living in Washington, Iowa, Fort Riley Kansas, Germany, Georgia, Illinois and Texas before moving to Salem in 1974. Barbara worked as a Dietary Supervisor for Southeast Iowa Area Agency of Aging for many years. She was a member of the Salem Auxiliary. Family was very important to Barbara, and her grandchildren were the love of her life. She enjoyed quilting, dancing, and being outdoors fishing and camping.

Barbara is survived by her eight children, Michael (Carol) Ledbetter of Mount Pleasant, Ronald “Tony” Ledbetter of Edwardsville, Kansas, Randy (Tracy) Ledbetter of Mount Pleasant, Kathy (Kenny) Hawkins of Salem, Rhonda (Mumbles) Foss of Salem, Robert (Diane) Ledbetter of Salem, Connie (Scott) Young of Mount Pleasant, Gail Ledbetter of Lone Tree; 27 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren; and five siblings, Jack Vicker of Fort Madison, Jerry Vicker of Mount Pleasant, Ronald (Barb) Vicker of Omaha, NE, Susan (Steve) Gholson of Mount Pleasant, and Holly (Rick) Stewart of Coal Valley, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Kay Hudson, Linda Thabus and two grandsons Aaron Anderson and Evan Ledbetter.

According to her wishes her body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Olson-Yoder Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Barbara and her family. Messages may be sent to the family at www.olsonyoderfh.com.