She was preceded in death by her husband Frank P. Ford, parents Clell and Jessie (Roby) Stires, brother James, sister Norma, grandson Matt, and great-granddaughter Lilly. Survived by daughters Jeanie (Doug) Lynn, Chris (Richard) Ciraky, Paula (Ron) Westhoff, Jessie Wright and Gloria (David) Milner, brother Ike Stires, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild, nieces, and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at a later date.