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Estella Ford Obituary
Mother Estella Harris Ford, 77 a Licensed Beautician, transitioned to be with the Lord on Sat. Aug. 25 in Tallahassee. A service of farewell will be held at 10AM, Fri. Aug. 31, at New Bethlehem PB Church, burial will follow at Culley's Meadowwood Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Ford will rest in the mortuary from 3-7pm, TODAY Thurs., Aug. 30 at RICHARDSON'S FAMILY FUNERAL CARE OF TALLAHASSEE(850)576-4144. the family will receive friends TONIGHT from 6-7pm. Mrs. Ford was a native of Tallahassee, Licensed beautician at Al's New Image, and at Richardson's Family Funeral Care for over 16 years. She was a member of Greater Springhill MB Church in Tallahassee where she served on the mothers board. She was a die hard Rattler, & was a member of the Rattler Special Edition Club. Estella is survived by a devoted husband:Washington Ford. Jr.; daughters: Nedra K. Ford, Albertina D. Pondexter (Albert); siblings: Willie Harris (Annette), George Harris (Rachel), Joseph Graham, Katrine Graham, McKinley Smith, Jr., Minerva M. Roberts, Sedra Butler (Willie), Hattie Bryant; honorary son: Dwayne Graham; honorary daughters: Jacqueline & Debbie Davis; granddaughters: Ri'Chama & A'Jha Pondexter; goddaughters: Florida Lawrence, Eva Turner; godson: Willie Lamb, Jr.; Aunts: Elizabeth Richardson, Florida Lawrence, Laura Mae Gaines; Uncles: Lloyd Edward Gaines, Alfonzo Gaines, Johnny Gaines; her extended family at Richardson's Family Funeral Care, & a host of other relatives & friends.
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Jan Peterson
August 30, 2012
Nedra my pray are with you and your family Jan and Nedra Peterson and family
Roosevelt Dickey
August 30, 2012
Sincere sympathy. Love all of you.
Your Cousin, Roosevelt Dickey, Jr.
August 30, 2012
TO GOD BE THE GLORY BECAUSE HE IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISED.
Thank God for the ggod times as well as the bad times. He knows what is best for us. May God bless each of you doing the loss of your love one.
Pauline Jackson
Josh Stegall
August 30, 2012
Mother Ford was so sweet and soft hearted she was always pull up in her truck at the funeral home and be ready to handle business I Loved her and she will be missed by all of us. love yall
ELDER JOE & ELLA COLSON AND FAMILY
August 30, 2012
PRAYER ARE WITH YOU'LL!
August 30, 2012
Nedra and Albertina,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I pray that your loving memories of your sweet Mother bring you comfort in the days to come. I will always remember her sweet smile and loving heart.
Reverend Solmon & Patricia Lee
August 30, 2012
Lean not to your own understandings but Trust and Believe in the Lord. Mother Ford will be sorely missed by us. The Kindness she always showed towards me and my family while I was Pastor at Greater Springhill MB Church will forever be remembered and treasured in our hearts. Family look to the Hills from where your strength comes from. A sweet and great lady now resting in the arms of our Saviour. Love her Always.
Frances Johnson
August 30, 2012
May God continue to be a fence around my Uncle "Wash" my cousins & the rest of the family during this difficult time....
Clara Graham
August 30, 2012
Praying for your family. Lean on the Lord. He will give you strength in a time like this. Always trust in God and know that you are loved.Praying for your family. Lean on the Lord. He will give you strength in a time like this. Always trust in God and know that you are loved.
Juanita Jefferson Cook
August 30, 2012
Sending loving thoughts and a fervent prayer for His peace to surround you.
With Heartfelt Sympathy
Rethema President-Horne
August 30, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Devon
August 30, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Olivia Jefferson-Skinner Family
August 30, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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