Beatrice Cohelia Ford

Ford, Beatrice Cohelia, age 87, of South Knoxville, passed away May 5, 2013 at the Courtyards on West Parkside. She was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church and the Ruth Bible Fellowship Class. Preceded in death by husband of 53 years, Richard O. Ford, Jr.; parents, W.D. & Bertha Cohelia. She is survived by Son and Daughter-in-law: Mike and Janice Ford; Daughter and Son-in-law: Lynn and Frank Draper; Grandchildren: Joshua Ford and Bethany Maples and husband Seth; Jared and Jessica Weaver; Great-Grandsons: Jayden and Jackson; Several Nieces and Nephews including Nancy Grimes and husband Rick. The family would like to extend gratitude to Bea’s family at The Courtyards for the loving care they graciously showered on her. Funeral 7PM Tuesday, May 7, 2013, Berry Chapel. Rev. Frank Draper and Rev. Charlie McNutt officiating. Graveside service 2 PM, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sevier Heights Baptist Church 3232 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920 or Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc. PO Box 10088, Knoxville, TN 37939-9910. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com