Janet Ford

Her career with NASA and the USA spanned over 30 years. During those years, she received recognition for her dedication, commitment and contributions in support of the space shuttle program. Janet was very proud of her accomplishments in the aero-space industry.

Mrs. Ford enjoyed gardening, listening to music and being with family and friends. Also, Janet loved shopping and surfing the web. Her friends and family described her as caring, generous and fun loving.

She is survived by her loving husband, Lawrence Christopher Ford of San Leon, Texas; son, Terry Mesnard of Texas; parents, Carol and John Robinson of Florida; brother, Craig Robinson of Houston, Texas; and sister, Jean Ann King of Illinois. Janet is preceded in death by her brother, Chris and sister, Charla.

Memorial donations can be made to the Texas State Troopers Association (www.TexasStateTroopers.org); Texas Public Department of Safety in Austin, Texas; The American Cancer Society (www.americacancer society.org); and the American Heart Association (www.americanheart.org).

The family wishes to thank the loving support from family and friends. Her radiant smile, infectious laugh and her sparkling green eyes will be missed by her husband, family and friends.

No memorial service is planned at this time.