Patricia Ledford Champion, age 84 of Gastonia, NC passed away on May 29, 2024.

She was born December 3, 1939 in Cleveland County, North Carolina to the late Paul Thomas and Lillie Mae Huffstetler Ledford. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Edward Rice, second husband, Carl Wendell Champion, brother Carol Thomas Ledford, sister, Helen Ledford Allen, great nephews, Nathan M. Ledford and Paul Thomas Ledford.
Pat (Ma Ma) loved all of her family dearly but had a very special place in her heart for her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren! She would light up whenever they were around. Pat was a strong willed woman with unwavering faith in God. She was very generous to everyone around her. Pat supported numerous charities and always helped others in need.

SURVIVORS: Patricia is survived by her children: Kent Rice (Marisa) Angela Rice, Chris Champion (Suzanne), Kevin Champion (Kamie), Ashley Champion Jones, (Van), Justin Champion (Julie)
Grandchildren: Matt Rice, Haley Rice, Owen Williams (Erin), Chase Gibson (Laura), Bailey Champion, McKenzie Coleman (Noah), Dallas Williams, Chandler Champion (Whitney), KC Champion, Cameron Williams, Evan Jones, Eli Jones, Gray Jones, Gavin Jones, Carson Champion and Rex Champion
Great Grands: Slade, Wyatt, Parke, Amira, Claire and Roper
Nephews: Scott Ledford, (Angie) and Barry Ledford (Tina), Nieces, Karen Roberts (Craig) and Marcia Allen
She is also survived by numerous extended family, Great Nieces, Nephews and special friends

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Mountain Rest Cemetery with Reverend Dr. John Sloan officiating

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina