Gillian “Gill” D. LedbetterBuhler, KS

Gillian Diane “Gill” Ledbetter, 47, died unexpectedly December 15, 2025, at her home in Buhler. She was born March 9, 1978, in Hutchinson, to Robert Allen “Bob” and Christine May “Chris” (Hayman) Seefeldt.

Gill graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1996, where she was involved in cheerleading, track, and band.  Later, Gill graduated from Hutchinson Community College with two degrees, one in fire science and the other specializing in early childhood.

On May 20, 2000, she married Charles David “Charlie” Ledbetter, Jr.   He died unexpectedly May 9, 2009.  Gill raised her young children wonderfully despite the loss of her husband.

Gill taught preschool for 10 years, and was a para for 10 years, working for Buhler USD 313, and currently for Nickerson USD 309.

When Gill was not working, she always put others first.  She excelled at sewing, making wedding and prom dresses as well as her children’s clothing when they were young.  If anyone in the family had an item of clothing that needed mending, there were no worries as they would always say “Aunt Gill can fix it”.  She was an EMT and volunteered for the Buhler, Nickerson, and Pretty Prairie Fire Departments and the Pretty Prairie Rodeo.  For the past six months, Gill could be found Wednesday nights at the Buhler Mennonite Church, volunteering with their children’s activities.  She was fiery, intense, and never went anywhere, without running into someone she knew.  Teaching and children were Gill’s passion.  But the titles she most adored were mom and “Gigi”.  She treasured spending time with her family, and loved them all unconditionally.

Gill is survived by: daughter, Emily Bruce (Zane) of Meadow Grove, NE; son, Evan Ledbetter of Buhler; grandchildren, Charlyn, Eliyah, and Zerrik Bruce; sister, Wendy Brown (David) of Hutchinson; nieces, Allison McMurry (Kyle Kelley), Baylie Gilbert (Jordan), and Brittany Rayl (Mason Cooper); nephew, David Robert Brown; aunts and uncles, Cathy and Larry Lawrence and Patricia Patrick; cousins, Spencer Smith, Stuart Smith, Steele Smith, David Lawrence, and Heather Williams; in-laws, Charles D. and Cynthia Ledbetter, Sr.; all the Ledbetter  family; bonus family, Todd and Carie Arheart and their sons, Austin, Jordan, and Trenton; and a host of friends and students.

She was preceded in death by:  her parents; husband; grandparents; and two aunts.

Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2025, at Elliott Chapel.  Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, with the family present to receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

To view Gill's Celebration of Life service, please click this link:  Gill's Celebration of Life Service

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.