Judy Ledbetter

Judy Sgroi Tihelka Ledbetter, age 81 of Springville, TN, died Friday, August 16, 2024, at NHC Healthcare in Milan, TN.

She retired after 36 years from Ford Motor Credit. Judy loved the world of classic cars and enjoyed traveling around to car shows. She enjoyed hanging out with her girlfriends, visiting casinos, and spending time with her grandchildren. 

Judy was born August 10, 1943, in Detroit, MI, to the late John Sgroi and the late Margaret “Marge” Syacsure Sgroi.

She was married to Gene Ledbetter, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Rashelle Tihelka (Lenny Ray) McFadden of Springville, TN; her son, Aaron Tihelka of Westland, MI; two sisters, Linda Mack of Beverly Hills, MI, and Terry (Tom) Benoit of Lincoln Park, MI; one brother, John (Dawn) Sgroi of Pickney, MI; two grandchildren, Lenny Ray (Ashley) McFadden, Jr., and Jacob Franklin McFadden; and two great grandchildren, Aliyah Rose McFadden and Owen Rhett McFadden..

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street/PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242. The body is to be cremated. The body is to be cremated with no services planned at this time.