Dorothy Bardwell

Dorothy Ledford Bardwell passed away at age 87 on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at West Jefferson Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Wilma and Crayton Ledford of Cleveland County, NC.; her husband Frank N. Bardwell, three brothers, Bill, Dean and Don Ledford, and two sisters; Marjorie Anthony and Betty Blanton and stepson Frank N. Bardwell, Jr.  She was survived by three children, Charles T. Bardwell, Cheryl Rau (Kevin), Mark D. Bardwell (Lisa); six grandsons, Michael Bardwell (Amanda), Mason Rau (Alyssa), Tyler Rau, Jordan Bardwell, Jeffery Bardwell, Jeremy Bardwell; two great-grandsons, Charles and James Rau.   A Graveside Service will be held for the immediate family on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.  Interment to follow in Cooper Cemetery, Robert La.  Bagnell & Son Funeral Home in Covington, La is serving the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church Covington, 16333 LA-1085, Covington, LA 70433 or to a charity of your choice.