Growing up and going to school in Merkel her whole life, she graduated from High School on May 26, 1960 and got married to Don Ford of Merkel on May 27, 1960. They had their children while living in Merkel. They lived in Merkel, Pecos, and Ft. Stockton until 1992 when Kay relocated to San Angelo, Texas, she worked at the school district.
She enrolled in business college to become a Medical Transcriptionist, graduating at the top of her class and getting hired by Shannon Clinic before she was officially finished with school. She relocated to Lubbock, TX after the death of her dad in 1999.
While in Lubbock, she worked for Cardiologists of Lubbock and then Joe Arrington Cancer Center in her capacity as a transcriptionist. She retired in 2007.
She loved to see her grandkids in person as well and spent as much time with them as she possibly could when they would come to Lubbock with work or just to see her. Albert, her grandson, was so good to come and see her and if he had a job anywhere near Lubbock, he would come by... even if it was just for a little while.
She attended Focal Pointe Fellowship Church with her sister, Irene Dalton, from the time she moved to Lubbock and was a member after moving her letter from her church home in San Angelo. She was still a member at the time of her death. While she couldn't physically come to church for the last year or so, she loved to have Pastor Jessie come to see her! It became harder for her to travel the last few years, so friends came to see her. She loved to see family and friends.
During her time at Lakeridge, she never complained about her care...sometimes she complained about the food, but never the care! When it was time for hospice to be called, her faith was strong, and she told everyone that Jesus was there with her.
She left to join our Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wright and Annie Dishman, and her ex-husband, Don Ford.
She is survived by her children: Gerald Ford and wife Skipper of Monahans, Sam Ford and wife Jeannette of Ft. Stockton, and Glynna Ford of Lubbock; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; her sister, Irene Dalton of Wolfforth; and numerous other family members and friends.
Her life will be remembered and celebrated at 2pm on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Focal Pointe Fellowship Church.
Please visit the online guest book for shared memories.
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