Delora E. Ford, 91, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Campbellsville, KY died July 27, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. She was born August 21, 1932, in Campbellsville to the late William T. and Anna Mary Hunt Blevins.
She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Paul Ford, on February 1, 1949 and he preceded her in death in 2012.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Ford and nine siblings: Thomas Blevins, Otha Blevins, William Blevins, Ina Tucker, Veda Thomas, Haskel Blevins, Ivan Blevins and Cecil Blevins.
She was a retired Fruit of the Loom worker, a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church and loved going to McDonald’s every morning with her friends.
SURVIVORS:
3 children: Don Ford of Okeechobee, Florida, Mary Ellen Lowe & husband Robert of Charlotte, Michigan, and Byron Ford & wife Bonnie of Brandon, Florida
3 grandchildren: Kimberly Gribbins, Jennifer Fantz & husband Matt, and Stefanie Hancock & husband Marcus
7 great-grandchildren: Ryan Frantz, Charolette Frantz, Katherine Hancock, Mollie Hancock, Henry Hancock, Emily Delon and Ellie Wisely
Special friend: Evelyn Hayney
Funeral service: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern Time) at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church with Bro. David Griesemer officiating
Burial: Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville
Visitation: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. (Eastern Time) and Wednesday, August 7, 2024 after 9:00 A.M. (Eastern Time) at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Lowell Avenue Baptist Church Senior Ladies Sunday School Class. These can be made at the church.
Casket Bearers: Barry Blevins, Paul Blevins, Tom Thomas, Jerry Blevins, Greg Tucker, and Danny Tucker
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of arrangements.
