Luella Mitchell Ladd, 85, of China Spring, passed away Thursday, October 30th at a local care center.
Funeral Services: 11AM Monday, November 3rd at First Baptist Church of China Spring with Rev. Michael Copeland officiating. Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery.
Visitation: 6 to 8PM Sunday, November 2nd at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Luella was born on March 13, 1929 in Wortham Bend to Henry and Annie (Robinson) Mitchell. She married Edwin Ladd on May 29, 1946. Together, they owned and operated Ladd Feed and Seed Co. for over 30 years. She was a very active member of First Baptist Church in China Spring for many years that included teaching Women’s Sunday School Class for nine years, and later a member of the Friendship Class, as well as reaching friends and family through telephone ministry. She was also active in the China Spring Civic Club and Cousins Club. She loved to help people in need. She was a wonderful mother and is so loved by her family and was a true and loving friend to her many, many friends.
Luella was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin L. Ladd; son, Edwin L. Ladd, Jr.; four brothers; and three sisters.
Survivors include daughter, Linda Talbert and husband, Mike of Valley Mills; sons, Billy Ladd and wife Ruth of China Spring, and Homer Ladd and wife Jeanie of China Spring; grandsons, Chris Talbert of Meridian, Matt Talbert of Valley Mills, Clint Ladd of San Marcos, and Thomas Ladd of Waco; granddaughters, Tracy Ladd of Muenster, Amie Cream of China Spring, and Cryste Beard of Katy; and six great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Chris Talbert, Matt Talbert, Clint Ladd, Thomas Ladd, Bryan Cream, and Perry Beard. Honorary pallbearers are Rev. Joe Miller, Bubba Nelson, and deacons of First Baptist Church of China Spring.
The family would like to thank Regent Care and Bluebonnet Home Health and Hospice for their compassion and care.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of China Spring.
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To Billy Ladd & Family:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May she rest in Peace.
Everyone is in my prayers and may God & His Blessed Angels wrap you and your family with Comfort, Peace, & Sweet Memories.
Rose Kinsey
To Billy , Homer and Linda,
So sorry for your loss,she was a beautiful lady and she and your dad helped us so much when Charlie worked for them. We will always remember and be grateful to them.you are in our prayers.
Matt and family,
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
Matt, Our hearts are with you and your family. God bless you all.
Billy, Homer, and Linda,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.
Your Mom was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known and had the kindest of hearts. She
was truly a Great Lady of the South! Her reward in Heaven will be magnificent for sure.
Aunt Lou lived her life through Christ and the love of her Family. She loved everyone, and everyone loved her. God will surely reward my Aunt Lou, a lady with a most beautiful heart.
Linda, Billy, Homer & Family,
With Deepest Sympathy.
Linda, Billy, and Homer,
Our most sincere condolences to each of you, but words can’t really express the loss we all feel. You three children received a special blessing in life, GOD sent one of his own angels to be your Mother.
Very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace and may her memories help you to find peace
Billy,Linda,Homer Ladd and families,I am so sorry for your loss.Mrs.Ladd was a sweet and wonderful lady.God Bless your family.Mrs.Ladd will be missed dearly.
Billy & Ruth,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of deep loss. May the Lords peace be with you and the memories of your mother bring joy to your heart.
Love to all,
Bob & Susan Burroughs
“Pretty Miss Ladd” will always be in our hearts. She was a beautiful kind person. My thoughts are with you and your family.
It was such an honor to have the opportunity to get to know Mrs. Ladd. She was a precious woman and a true blessing to all who knew her. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
May the wonderful memories of a very gracious and lovely lady always be with you.
She touched many lives with her kindness and her deep love of the Lord.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. May Gods love and grace embrace you at this time.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you during this sad time.
Billy and family
so sorry for your loss. joe was just talking about her yesterday–that she was real active with the kids activities–that she made great cookies. my prayers are with you and your family.
hope
Our sweet soft spoken Angel has gone to her home in the sky. I will always remember the example that Luella Ladd showed to all. Her love for God was always evident in all she did