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Mary Katherine Ledger

Mary Katherine Ledger

Mary Katherine Ledger, of Hamilton and formerly of Sunman, was born on September 13, 1933, in Meridian, MS, a daughter to Charles and Mamie Campbell Williams. She was married to James Ledger, Sr. who preceded her in death on December 19, 2006. Katherine was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, reading, and most of all, spending time with her family. On Friday, July 16, 2021, at the age of 87, Katherine passed away peacefully at Hospice of Hamilton.


Those surviving who will cherish Katherine’s memory include her sister, Thelma Lovell of TN; 3 daughters, Thelma (Kenneth) Rose of Versailles, Kathy Lynn (Roger) Bowling of FL, and Judy (Tom) Sturm of Hamilton, OH; grandchildren, Michelle (Jeff) Werner, Deanna Rose, Jonathan Rose, Michael Rose, Christy Lafferty, Cindy (Jason) Kielbasa, James Honchell, Shannon Sturm, Ron Ledger Jr., and Justin Ledger; several great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides both of her parents and her husband, Katherine was preceded in death by 2 sons, James Ledger Jr. and Ronald Raymond Ledger Sr.


Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 8805 North SR 101, Sunman. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor Tom Sturm officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be directed to St. Paul United Methodist Church.


To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal memories, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Katherine Ledger.