Virginia Efird

Virginia Ledford Efird, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2022, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. She was born July 7, 1933 in Kings Mountain, NC, daughter of the late Clarence Theodore Ledford and Eula Vada Hayes Ledford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harward Dry Efird, four brothers and her sister.

After graduating from King’s College, Virginia married Harward Efird and together they raised their two sons and daughter. She was very devoted to her church and served as the treasurer for 30+ years. Raising her children and spending time with her beloved grandchildren were two of her greatest joys in life. She loved travelling with her husband all over the United States and spending summers at Lake Tillery and North Myrtle Beach with her children and grandchildren. She lovingly shared her talents of baking and playing cards with the grandchildren. Her renowned red velvet cake cannot be replicated. She made everyone feel special with her kind words, sweet laugh, or by simply holding your hand. Virginia and Harward had a sweet marriage that revolved around loving one another, loving their family and dancing through life.

Funeral service will be Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 3:00 PM in St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 16592 St. Martin Road, Albemarle, NC 28001. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will visit with friends and relatives from 2:00 - 2:45 PM prior to the service.

Mrs. Efird is survived by her sons, Howard Hayes Efird (Paula) of Florence, SC and James Wilson Efird (Janet) of Monroe, NC; daughter, Susan Efird Van Sickle of Oak Island, NC; grandchildren, Jessica Amanda Efird Bowen (Marc) of Charlotte, Andrew Simpson Efird and Nathan Ira Efird, both of Florence, SC, Jacob Wilson Efird (Glenna) of Raleigh, William Tanner Van Sickle of Chicago, IL and Cameron Hayes Van Sickle of Selma, NC; and her great-granddaughter, Eleanor James Efird of Raleigh.

Memorials may be made to St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 16592 St. Martin Road, Albemarle, NC 28001.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com

Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Efird family.