Elizabeth M. “Lizzy” Ledyard, 61, of Decatur, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Lizzy was born on March 8, 1965, in Montpelier, Ohio, the daughter of Norman E. Ledyard and Theodora P. Barrett. She graduated from Jonesville High School in 1983 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Middle Tennessee State University in 1987, with double minors in Philosophy and History. She earned a juris doctorate from Birmingham School of Law in 1992. In addition, she earned her Master of Library Science degree from the University of Alabama 2009. Lizzy dedicated her professional life to librarianship, serving as a librarian at Calhoun Community College. She was also a member of West Meade Baptist Church in Decatur, Alabama. Outside of her professional and community life, Lizzy had a special love for cats and college football. A devoted Alabama fan, she proudly cheered on her team with her favorite rallying cry: “Roll Tide!”.

Surviving is her mother, Theodora P. Barrett of Fayetteville, Tennessee; three siblings, Teresa (Walter) Miller of Pulaski, Tennessee, Bradley N. Ledyard of Hillsdale, Michigan, and Lindsay (Brenda) C. Ledyard of Jonesville, Michigan; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Lizzy was preceded in death by her father, Norman Ledyard.

Graveside funeral services for Elizabeth M. “Lizzy” Ledyard will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Floral Grove Cemetery, Pioneer, Ohio. Services are in care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, Bryan, Ohio.

Memorial contributions can be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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