"Grammy"
It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Sandra Gail Ford Black, age 71, of Charlotte, NC, informs you that our cherished love one passed away peacefully in her sleep and went home to be with her heavenly Father, November 18, 2018. The love she showed to so many will forever be an example for us, and she will be dearly missed by those who knew her.
Gail was born on November 18, 1947, in Rutherford County, NC to John Henry Ford and Mary Sue Ford (Johnson). She was the eldest of four children. She retired from Consolidated Electrical Distributors and was a member of Second Baptist Church in Mount Holly, NC. She is survived by her loving husband, Herman Stephen Black of the home; her adoring daughter, Carrie Bowers, of Charlotte, NC; her granddaughter, Peyton Ford Bowers, of Charlotte, NC, who was the light of her world; two stepsons, Steve Black and wife, Iliana of Columbia, South America; Jason Black of Charlotte, NC; brother Tony Ford and wife, Shirley of Seymour, TN; sister Dianne Pace and husband, Melvin of Indian Trail, NC; brother Tracy Ford and wife, Connie of Cornelius, NC; and many cherished aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mary Sue.
A service to honor and celebrate Gail's life will be held Saturday, November 24, 2018, at 2:00 pm at Second Baptist Church in Mount Holly, NC. Pastor Bruce Bradley and Minister David Scott will officiate the ceremony. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service (1:00pm - 2:00pm). Flowers may be sent to Second Baptist Church, 740 Rankin Avenue, Mt. Holly, NC 28120. Donations my be made in her name to the charity of your choice.
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