Rebecca L. Ledbetter

Rebecca Lynn (Minnick) Ledbetter, 69, of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away in her home on February 23, 2022. “Becky”, as she was known, was born April 12, 1952, in Mobile, Alabama to Robert and Nancy Minnick. She graduated from Springfield High School and then later attended Glenville State University in 1970. There, she met the love of her life, Kenneth Ledbetter, during a chance meeting in a square-dancing course. On April 28, 1972, they became husband and wife and began their life together. The couple moved to Maryland where they eventually settled down in the town of Glen Burnie. Becky worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse while she began raising her family. She then went back to school to pursue her RN degree and graduated from the University of Maryland School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Becky worked at several hospitals and institutions during her career. She was an operating room nurse during the 80’s at North Arundel Hospital, where she met her forever friend, Claudia McGrath. When Anne Arundel Medical Center opened its outpatient surgical center, Becky and Claudia made the move and worked together, making many meaningful relationships along the way. Throughout her career in nursing, Becky also worked for different insurance companies as a case manager, facilitating care and always acting as an advocate for proper and necessary patient care. Her final position was at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus in Milford, Delaware. There she once again was head nurse on the floor helping patients with hands-on care. Becky was a true leader and always ended up being the woman in charge. She was known for her beautiful smile, quirky sense of humor and her spunky earrings. She always went out of her way to care for her patients. Becky had many hobbies throughout her life, such as sewing, cross-stitching, singing, reading, and shopping, but her family was what mattered most to her. She raised three children, Crystal, Scott, & Jocelyn with her best friend and husband, Ken. Becky and Ken shared a life of love and laughter which exemplified what respect and true partnership between husband and wife should be. In 2010, Becky and Ken moved to their forever home in Smyrna, Delaware. They stayed busy traveling, taking cruises, visiting the casinos, taking care of fur babies, visiting with grandchildren and often just taking car rides together, enjoying each other’s company. She retired in October of 2019 from the hospital but kept busy by volunteering at the hospital NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), contributing to the neighborhood newsletter, and traveling and spending time with her loving husband. Becky is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ledbetter; parents, Robert and Nancy Minnick; sister, Cindy Forwerck; children, Crystal Smith, Scott Ledbetter and Jocelyn Ledbetter; grandchildren, Nathan Smith, Brooke Ledbetter, Camrynn Queen, Julian Queen and Mason Queen; son-in-law, Patrick Smith; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Ledbetter; and extended family and many lifelong friends. In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to: National Brain Tumor Society 55 Chapel Street Suite 006 Newton, MA 02458 617.924.9997

Rebecca L. Ledbetter

April 12, 1952 - February 23, 2022