She was born in Moberly, Missouri on June 20, 1924. Lillian was married to Thomas E. Ford in November, 1945 and they settled in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and later in Sun City West, Arizona. She was a 75 year member of the P.E.O. sisterhood and loved to play golf, bridge and card games.
Lillian is survived by her son, Robert Scott Ford (Laura); daughter, Barbara Ford Lentz (Jim); grandchildren, Brian Ford, Michael Ford, Kevin Ford, Robert Lentz, Ryan Lentz and all their families; and nine 9 great grandchildren.
She will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery next to her husband, Tom in a private service.