Danya Diane Bruce

Danya Diane Bruce, age 58 of Naylor, GA passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Danya was born to Eddie Ray Ledbetter Sr. and Vivian Mathis Ledbetter on November 25, 1967, in Lakeland, GA. She was a loving mother and grandmother that enjoyed having fun and spending time with her family. Danya had an artistic eye and loved to paint and go fishing. She is preceded in death by her father, Eddie Ledbetter, Sr.;sister Brenda Ledbetter and uncle, Wade Mathis.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Lance Bradford (Nikki) of Blackshear, GA and Kennith Smith (Leah) of Valdosta, GA; grandchildren, MacKenzie Bradford, Madison Bradford, Morgan Bradford, Marlee Bradford, Adalyn Braford, Avianna Bradford, Ian Smith, and Alivya Smith; mother Vivian Mathis of Naylor, GA; sisters, Ashley Ledbetter of Florida and Dana Ledbetter of Naylor, GA; brother Eddie Ledbetter Jr. of Naylor, GA., aunts, Brenda Mullis and Mary Joyce Bryant of Lakeland, GA; best friend, Diane Merwin, along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. 

The family will be hosting a celebration of life at 3:00PM on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Lovejoy Community Church. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The Bruce family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.