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Denise DuBose
May 2, 2016
I remember Aunt Miriam making Seafood/meat Paella for friends and family decades ago. It was as a gourmet meal, feeding our souls and bodies. The hospitality, friendliness and fun were quintessential.
Ted Stambolitis
February 23, 2016
I just heard of Miriam's passing. My deepest condolences to the Ford Family. Miriam was fun and loving women. God bless Miriam. Ted Stambolitis
Georgette Singleton-Adams
February 22, 2016
To my brothers-in-love Vic & Ken my prayers are with you. Each time I would drop my Aunt Ann off I looked forward to catching your Mom up on my life events. You all have been about apart of all of our family events as long as I can remember. I love you!
Heather DuBose Merritt
February 14, 2016
Ken, Vic & Sharonkay, I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Miriam's life touched so many and I know she will be missed by all. I have so many fond memories of spending time with her at the lake house. Every time I see a Bloody Mary, I remember how there was never one far from her grasp; oh how she loved her Bloody Mary's. Her business and fashion sense is what inspired me to go into merchandising. I loved the energy and enthusiasm that she put into every aspect of it. Aunt Miriam never knew a stranger and was a delight to all, I know I will miss her and so will anyone that ever had a pleasure to meet her!
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Anna Elizabeth Dubose Eaton
February 13, 2016
That infectious laugh, the smile, that famous raspy voice - that was our beloved Miriam. A woman who will live within the hearts of every life she touched.
My mother, Lynn Dubose, and I shared our Aunt Miriam's undying love for fashion. Growing up I would hear people tell my mother, "You're so much your aunt." Miriam was truly such a part of who both my mother and myself are. She influenced us as we're both following in her fashion industry footsteps. At 15, my mother was working for Miriam - watching her handpick garments for the new season along with learning how to greet clients with graciousness. She loved to let everyone know that was her niece. My mother was as equally proud to announce Miriam as her aunt.
My grandmother, Joann Dubose, will deeply miss her sister-in-law. I remember her taking me into Miriam's boutique when I was young girl.
I love my last memory of my Aunt Miriam - us chatting about her old times galavanting around NYC. She was thrilled that I was living the big Manhattan dream that she had experienced. I loved talking to that woman, her personality will remain one of the best I've ever come across.
The love my grandmother, my mother and I have for Miriam will never die or be forgotten. She was bigger than life.
Gerald Herndon
February 13, 2016
I married one of Miriam's nieces back in 1971 in Orlando, Florida. My family and I went up to visit Miriam in the early 1980's as Miriam was one of my wife's favorite aunts. In the short periods of time that I was able to spend at Aunt Miriam's, I fell in love with her as well. Aunt Miriam gave me permission to address her as Aunt Miriam as in no time we felt like we know each other well. In 2004, my wife suddenly passed away. At that time I prayed that I could find Aunt Miriam's telephone number. She came down to Florida immediately to be with me and my children. I am so glad that I got to spend some time with her while she was on this earth. My prayers go out to her family who she leaves behind.
Jill Smith
February 10, 2016
I miss you guys already. How blessed I was to have been given the opportunity to share in such a beautiful life as Mimi's. I will miss her blowing kisses and winks. I will miss Vic, Ken and SK, who were like family to me. We all loved y'all and Mimi. I remember just sitting with her and holding her hand Friday. She touched all of our lives at Lexington Extended Care.
Patsy Thomas
February 10, 2016
Miriam has given me a "Life Time" of memories...she showed me the ropes when I moved from Charleston to Columbia to be her Assistant Buyer at Berry's on Main. She never met a stranger and that laughter of hers was contagious...and lives on.
Vic & Ken, we all feel your deep lost but know in your heart, you two were always there for her. Bless your loving heart Miriam, you will be truly be missed.
Jenny Trussell
February 10, 2016
Miriam was one of the the first people that I met when I moved to Columbia. It was my pleasure to have modeled or her for many years. She was an inspiration both personally and professionally.my sincere condolences to her family.
Joyce Elliott
February 10, 2016
To The Ford Family: I have just learned today of Miriam's passing and am so saddened. I worked for Miriam in her store for several years. You could not have known a better and more caring person. She was always full of laughter and never knew a stranger. She was a true role model in so many ways. I would have loved to have been at her services today, but my prayers and heart felt sympathy are with you. I have so many wonderful and fond memories of Miriam. The world was a better place with her and she will be missed. I've been blessed to have known her.
The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home
February 10, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Austin Smith
February 9, 2016
Ken & Vic, along with the entire family. Miriam was a wonderful person. The type of person that always left you feeling better than you were prior to visiting, calling, or just bumping into at an event or restaurant. I know you'll miss her, as we all will. She was one of a kind and a pleasure to be around.
Please accept my condolences & sympathy.
Very Best Wishes Always.
Berny Levine
February 9, 2016
To: Ken and Vick, I remember your love for Miriam and her's for you. I was fortunate to have worked with her at Berry's on Main and enjoyed being a close associate of hers. My sincere sympathy goes out to you and yours, for I understand how great is your loss.
Warmly,
Misty McColman Blethen
February 9, 2016
To the Ford Family, Thoughts and Prayers!! Sorry for your loss. Misty McColman Blethen
Judy Tolbert
February 9, 2016
Miriam was definitely one of a kind...a VERY special kind. Vic and Ken please accept my condolences. You are all in my thoughts today. Thanks for sharing the photos. Love to you all, Judy McCrorey Tolbert
Wade & Cindy Johnson
February 9, 2016
Kenny and family,
We send our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Cockerill
February 9, 2016
Please know that our family has you in our thoughts and prayers. Miriam has been a friend of our family for years and years. We also have so many great memories. Miriam will be missed by everyone that had the honor to meet her!
May God hold you close during this hard time.
alexandria moore
February 9, 2016
This candle will be lit so that you and my mother, plum can see each other's faces as yall sit and laugh together once again and for always. I miss you both terribly, but knowing yall are together makes me smile.
Hilda Sharpe
February 9, 2016
my thoughts and prayers go out to Miriam's family, met Miriam when I worked at Berry's on Main. a great person to know.
June and Pat
February 9, 2016
There are no words to describe Miriiam. She was a bright light for all who knew her. Who knew you could cook a whole pig! She is indeed dancing in heaven.
Helen Harmon
February 9, 2016
Vic and Ken my heart goes out to you at this most difficult time in your life. I have been friends with your Mother for the last forty years. She is such a special lady. So loving to all her friends. We had such wonderful times together with all our friends. She was always having parties at the lake house, her home in Columbia and Myrtle Beach. She was such a fun loving person. I could go on and on never finish expressing what a wonderful person she was. She will be missed by all. I will never forget her joyful laugh. She loved life and she loved her family.
Robert Fleetwood DuBose 111
February 9, 2016
my loving aunt Miriam you will forever be missed but not forgotten. my condolences to all of her Family
Elaine Robison
February 9, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Betty Hatchell
February 9, 2016
Always a special presence in our community and in Virginia Wingard Memorial United Methodist Church.
She did so much for so many. My deepest condolences to the family.
Barbara Jowers
February 9, 2016
Praise Him from Whom all blessings flow, Miriam Ford is a beautiful example. Thank you God for the excitement beauty and love she brought into the lives of all she encountered. I know she and Lula Mae are celebrating being together again this time for all eternity. AMEN.
Rick and Susan Yarborough
February 9, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Diane Hansford
February 9, 2016
Her laughter, kind soul, and quick wit made me feel at home. Such a brilliant woman. No doubt, her love and her spirit is gracing all our loved ones from our past. Thank you for being in my life, Ford. Love to you, M2.
Belinda Walker
February 9, 2016
I'm sure going to miss you, MiMi. I'll never forget your kindness to my Mom (Margaret Rowe) and myself. Gone but never forgotten. We love and miss you...rest in peace with the Angels.
Monica Motes
February 9, 2016
Vic,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. After seeing her picture, I met her at some Greater Lexington Chamber Events over the years. I know there are lots of wonderful events and stories being shared about her. What a great way to be remembered! Your family will continue to be in my prayers in the coming days!
Debbie Lowman
February 9, 2016
Miriam was a wonderful person! I waited on her at BB&T for many years and considered a dear friend. May she rest in peace.
February 9, 2016
Ford always greeted us with wide open arms and an infectious laugh. She shared her lake house Labor Day Weekends to welcome her friends new and old. Thanks for the memories and love.
Charleston friends Paula Workman and Jan Harbison
February 9, 2016
Vic, Sharonkay, and family:
Below is a piece written by Henry Scott Holland (27 January 1847 17 March 1918) Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford may it bring you comfort during this time a great loss and sorrow.
Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort. without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute and unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, some where very near, just round the comer. All is well.
All our love,
Barney and Judy
Margaret Rowe
February 9, 2016
Miriam you taught me a lot about life and for that I love you for it.you were a fun loving person.you never met a stranger. My deepest sympathy Vic and Ken and Mary Margaret.and to the ford family.She will be miss so much. Margaret Faye Rowe.
Jessica Rich
February 8, 2016
this hurts my heart, Miriam was a bright ray of sunshine in so many people lives and will always always be remember! Love you so much! Until I see you again dear friend
Barb Rahn
February 8, 2016
My deepest condolences to you Ken and Vic and your families.
Delle Sherer
February 8, 2016
I am sending up prayers for the family and her friends. Ms Ford was a sweet & fun lady to chat with!
Pat Moody
February 8, 2016
Miriam was one of the most generous people I have known. My deepest sympathy to her family!
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