Brother Ford and Chris, I will always cherish my friendship with Barbara.  I'll never forget the wonderful times we had together.  She was a beautiful person and always had a beautiful smile.  I pray that God will be with you and keep you.  Love always!

To the family of Mrs.Ford I rememeber you singing in the group with Aunt Ella and the rest of the ladies, she was always very nice and had a beatiful smile. You will be missed. The Nelson Family. RIP, see you on the otherside. Reba

To Deacon Ford, Chris and the family members, Know that you are in our fervent prayers. How greatly we will miss this loving, wise, encouraging woman of God!  Love you! 
The Staton's and the Destiny Life Center family at 3601 Warsaw /Fort Wayne

To the Roberson and Ford Family;
Sister Ford was a God Fearing Woman and a Woman of God. I will always remember her with a Smile on her face. I loved all the songs she sung, the one I remember the most is They Got the Word the was her song. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Our Prayers are with you at this time. Just keep holding on to God unchanging hand. God will take care of you. God bless you all.

God be the Glory, You will all be missed,IT Earth loss and Heaven gain Prayer are there with you and the Family.

I love Barb. Peace, blessing, and love to her family and many many friends. Thanks to all who participated in the Musical Tribute - it was FANTASTIC, and a perfect send-off for a beloved soul!

Dearest Family,
There are so many, many wonderful memories of Barbara Jean, especially from the Mt. Zion days in Muncie.   She certainly was an icon in the communities she lived in.   Memories of her will be kept alive through her family we are sure.   She was a child of God, a mentor who encouraged all.  Our prayers are with you all.

we are praying for the family and all the love ones this is coming from the tim and pinkie peete family keep your heads up and keep praying like your mother and grandmother told you to with love the peetes family

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To Jerome, Chris, JD and the entire Roberson/Ford family, my condolences. We all know that your mother loved God; so death is only a door that leads to life. Life eternally. I remember Sis. Roberson then Ford, in her choir robe marching in and singing at Progressive.  When she would sing she held nothing back. Thank you for showing us as children how to get our praise on. You will be missed.

To the Ford Family,
My heart was deeply saddened at the loss of one my favorite songbirds and most pleasant saint, your loved One, Mother Ford.  Please accept our sincerest apologies, and prayers, knowing that she will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.  Love Always,

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lesia Bevelle-Lee

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

To The Ford Family,
Our prays are with you doing your time of sorrow.Mother Martha Harris and Family

To the Ford family, you have my sympathy. Sis Ford will be greatly missed my so many many people who loved her and her sweet spirit. She will now rejoice even more in heaven!
Sincerely, Doris Hughes

To the Ford family, Simply loved listening to her sing.  Thinking of you!

My deepest condolences goes out to the Ford family. Sis Ford will truly be missed I enjoyed some of the talks she use to give us young females a long time ago. Sis Ford will truly be missed. To the family stay strong because you know that is what she would want. God has his Angel now her work is complete now, she touched alot of young  adults and know she can rest no more pain. Sis Ford will be missed stay strong family we go back many years. Love you all

Mother Ford you will truly be missed. You touched the lives of many. I was so blessed to be able to hear your golden voice one more time even in your sickness you still song praises to the Lord and you we're weak, but I saw you press your way through;now God has called you home to rest in his loving arms.  To the Family stay strong my prayers are with you all she was and will always be remembered an loved. She was truly a blessing.

Sister Barbara:  Who knew when we saw each other last at a singing that all too soon you would be singing in the Heavenly choir?  To the family, live life, love right, and stay prepared to meet this awesome, anointed, wonderful woman of God!  Sister Barbara...you shall be missed!  Sister in the Lord, Ethel Comer

To the family of Barbara Jean Ford:  Indeed a warrior has fallen, but those of us left behind must pick up the torch and forge forward as she would want each of us to do.  We all shall miss her smile, her bouncy walk, the way she smile when she praised "her God" and her genuine love for God, her family naturally, and her church family.  Cry when you need to, but know that the true test of your love for her is to be prepared when your time comes.  

Remembering you in love and prayer, Minister Terry and Evangelist Ethel Comer

To the Ford family, I send my deepest sympathies in the passing of Sis Ford.  She was truly a jewel.  One thing I remember about her is the encouragement she would always give when I was going through some.  We know she "Got The Word", and she is rejoicing before our Lord.  I pray for the peace of God to surround you all during this time

Be Blessed

We thank you for all the blessings you shared with us, your beautiful voice and all of your loving support.  You are with your Lord. God's Blessing to the family. 

The Ledo Family

Chris, Dad Ford and the rest of the family, The McKinley-Eldridge family continues to pray for your peace and understanding during this time. God Bless You!
Elder Dee McKinley, Jamela & JaMarcus Eldridge & families.

TO THE FORD FAMILY MY PRAYING ARE GOING OUT TO YOU. AND MOTHER FORD WILL BE TRUELY MISS BY EVERYONE THAT SHE TOUCH.

Ford Family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Ford was a very spiritual and uplifting person. She will truely be missed by many.

To the Family, we are praying for you as you adjust to the physical absence of your beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. 
Danny/Paulette Nellems and family

Mrs. Ford, I will never forget our days at Progessive, singing in the choir,  traveling to Texas,  and just hanging at your house  with Jerome.  All of the us, (young girls) admired you so.  You spoke life into us and gave us good direction.    I will forever carry your memory in my heart and you will truly be missed.  You ran a good race, you fought a good fight......rest now, for you were truly a good and faithful servant.   Love ya, Ruthie Hawes Lewis

my condolences to the Family.  I am forever grateful to have known such a beautifully spirited woman of God.  Thanks for the inspiration & encouragement to "get it done".  You will be missed & loved always...

May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guide your hearts and minds during this time.

I love you Mamma Ford. God has you in His perfect peace.

To the Ford family: My thoughts and prayers are with you.  I will always have fond memories of Mrs. Ford's kindness and her friendship with my parents.  She was a true example of a Christian woman, always there with a kind word and a thoughtful gesture.  I will truly miss her.  Brother Ford and family thank you for sharing her with us.  
Zenovia Pearson

To Bro.Ford,J.D.,Jerome,Chris and Bethany and the entire Roberson/Ford family, May God be with you in times like these and always.

Mama Ford was turly a jewel. As everyone is saying she was A TRUE WOMAN OF GOD! Growing up in the neighborhood, Mama Ford would always welcome me into her home with a warm smile. Always spoke words of wisdom to me and the fella's. I can remember her coming into their basement where Jerome, Jeff Benson and myself would be practicing our little musical trio back in grade school for our talent show. She would always come and help us get it right.(smile) I use to love that! Oh and we did win first place.(smile)
I know you are singin in that Heavenly Choir now. You will be missed, but never forgotten.(smile)

God Bless,
Steve(Woodie)Woodson

To the Ford family:  Please note that you are in my prayers and thoughts.  Barbara was one of the nicest people I have ever met..she was sincere and genuine.  Her compassion excelled.  She will be fondly remembered. As I think of her I know she is in heaven leading the choir in "Holy Ghost"!!! She has now been promoted to God's choir...no more pain and suffering...take some solace in knowing you will see her yet again. God's grace be with you all.

Mother my heart is so heavy ,I am truly blessed to have been a part of your life you have inspired so many things in me ,you shared your wisdom you have taught me the true meaning of humbleness,i will all ways have a special place in my heart for you ,you where so loved by so many ,you where truly a God fearing women and anyone who crossed your path knew it by your singing or just to sit down in talk with you ,you will be truly missed Mother ,May God continue to keep his arms around the Family and strengthen them during this time and always.

You will truly be missed. I will always remember your beautiful smile warm spirit caring heart and your soothing words of encouragement. Love you Sister Ford.

I am grateful to have shared time and space with this woman of God and Music. Sista Ford was a staple of my childhood development and I will forever me impacted by your excellence! Peace & Blessings.

My condolence to the Ford Family. Mom Ford will be missed.

WOW,what can be said about this AWESOME WOMEN OF GOD,she was and still is A inspiration to us all,She always had a smile & A kind word for you,and this WOMEN OF GOD loved her some JESUS,so to this family may GOD keep you,and strenghten U,Ms Ford will be missed dearly,Love The Rev Gary A.Griffin,Unity Worship Center

My deepest sympathy goes out to you Bro. Ford and the entire family. She will be truly missed but never forgotten!!!!

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Condolences to the family of Sis. Ford, our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you all at this time. She was truly a ray of light to all she came across.

Truly an angel that helped so many and blessed the lives she touched. May the remaining family be comforted and blessings reign for Mrs. Ford will be truly missed. She touched my life with her light.

So much that I can say about such a woman of God who was so graceful and gracious. Always had a smile and full of such wisdom for the Lord. She will be missed by so many. Another angelic voice has entered into God's place of rest. She is at peace In the arms of the Lord now.

My condolence to the family of Ms. Ford. She was indeed an awesome Woman Of God. I worked with her in presenting training workshops for her classes. She was an inspiration to everyone she met. She will be missed.

May The Lord send The Comforter giving you the Peace that surpasses all understanding.

OBITUARY

Barbara Jean Ford

30 May, 1937 – 4 August, 2012

Lindenwood Cemetery

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