OBITUARY
Lela Bernice Ford
30 November, 1935 – 27 February, 2021
IN THE CARE OF
Little & Sons Funeral Home
Lela Bernice Ford, age 85, of Beech Grove, Indiana passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Lela was born November 30, 1935 in Liberty, Kentucky to the late Mildred (Cochran) Stafford and Ellett Stafford. She is also preceded in death by her grandson, Justin Ford. Lela managed and owned several furniture stores with her husband Fred. She was former member of Eastern Star. She will be remembered as being caring wife, amazing mother, and grandmother who was known as a great cook and made sure anyone visiting always had something to eat. She was passionate about being involved and spending time with her grandkids.
Lela is survived by her husband, Fred Ford; sons, Bob Ford (Cheryl) and Greg Ford; sisters, Mary Coppage and Jean Atwood; and grandchildren, Adam Ford, Braeden Ford, and Beckham Ford.
A celebration of her life will be planned at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.littleandsonsbeechgrove.com for the Ford family.
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FAMILY
- Ellett Stafford Father (deceased)
- Mildred (Cochran) Stafford Mother (deceased)
- Fred Ford Husband
- Bob Ford (Cheryl) Son
- Greg Ford Son
- Adam Ford Grandson
- Braeden Ford Granddaughter
- Beckham Ford Grandson
- Adam Ford Grandson (deceased)
- Justin Ford Grandson (deceased)
- Mary Coppage Sister
- Jean Atwood Sister
DONATIONS
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 3091 E 98th St # 240, Indianapolis, Indiana 46280
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