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Edwina Ford Obituary

Edwina Ford, age 89, widow of Bowles C. Ford, died December 22. 2005. A member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Edwina owned and operated ACME Insurance Agency in Savannah for many years. She was a member of NAACP Savannah Branch, The Moles, The Links, Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha and The Tubemars. Mrs. Ford also served on several Boards including the Girls Scotts and The Savannah Symphony. Survivors: daughter, Dr. Dale Ford (Dr. Will) Grant; son, Alan (Angela) Ford of Dunkirk, MD; three grandchildren, Diedre Grant (Roy) Ffrench of Atlanta GA, Madeline Nikki Grant (Dr Aaron) Hoffman of Fairbank Alaska and Mark Raymond Grant of Atlanta GA; one great grandson, Evan Gregory Ffrench of Atlanta GA. Bynes Royall Funeral Home Savannah Morning News, December 23, 2005 Please sign our Obituary Guestbook at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Dec. 23, 2005.

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Virginia Thomas

January 5, 2006

Dale,

Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I pray that God

will continue to strengthen you during this time of bereavement

Patricia Jamerson Manson

January 4, 2006

Dale: The gifts that your Mom bestowed upon us as children growing up in Savannah were immeasurable. Her gentle smile and soft spoken words were always right on time. We were all made better from knowing her.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



Love,



Pat Jamerson Manson

Gloria Ryals Burnett

January 4, 2006

Dale and Alan,



My condolences to you and your families on the loss of your mother. I know that she will be greatly missed and I pray God's comfort and peace to you at this time.



May the Lord continue to strengthen and keep you in his care.





Gloria Ryals Burnett

Veronica Carpenter-Thomas

December 31, 2005

Dearest Dale and family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. We join with the rest of your St. Matthew's church family in Savannah and farway in offering you our sincere condolences. Further, I offer the following from the Book of Common Prayer,"Grant to all who mourn a sure confidence in thy fatherly care, that casting all their grief on thee, they may know the consoluation of thy love. Amen"

Veronica (Ronnie Carpenter) Carpenter-Thomas & Marshall Thomas

Kathleen Jamerson O'Quinn

December 29, 2005

Dale,



Much love comes your way, though the news of your mother's death is sad. You are in my heart. Kathy

Dottie Jamerson Anders

December 29, 2005

For Alan and Dale,

Our thoughts are with you at this very tring time. We remember with fondness the smile and warmth of your mom.Cry when needed, this is not the time to be brave.

Until soon, do stay and go well and know that you are loved and cherished!

DottieJamerson Anders and family

Ormonde Lewis

December 27, 2005

Dale,

Lisa and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family. I will always have fond memories of your mother. She was a kind and sweet lady. May her soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace.

Jewel Wheeler

December 26, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please know that your mother was such a warm and gentlewoman that she was loved by all who knew her.

May the peace of the lord be with you.

Danette Harden Boston

December 26, 2005

May God continue to bless you during your period of bereavement.



Sincerely,

Sadie B. Williams, Pamela C. Williams and Danette Harden Boston

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