Pearlie Adeline Ledford, age 93, of Maryville went home to be with the Lord, Friday, May 20, 2022.  She was a member of East Maryville Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Ledford; children, Paul and Louise Ledford; six brothers and sisters; and parents, Mary and Carvin Welch.  She is survived by her daughter, Doris Smith; grandchildren, Brandy Smith, Lisa Smith, Bruce Smith, and Hope Phillips; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service will be held 7:00 PM Monday, May 23, 2022 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel.  Interment will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.