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EULA FORD Obituary
Gainesville - Eula Belle Ford, age 89, wife of the late Willie Ford, Church Mother/Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, former Supervisor of Environmental Services at UF and Shands Hospital, went home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2014 at the North Florida Regional Medical Center (of Gainesville). Mother Ford closely followed her Husband (who left us on April 17, 2014).
The Homegoing Celebration will be held 10:30AM Saturday, May 24, 2014, at PASSAGE Family Church (Gainesville, FL) where Pastor George B. Dix Jr. is Pastor, with her Pastor, Reverend S. R. Seales, officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. Mother Ford will be viewed at the Funeral Home on Friday (2:00-6:00PM) - And (on Friday) at the Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where the Family will receive Friends (7:00-8:30PM); Mother Ford will also be viewed at the Church on Saturday 30 Minutes prior to the Services - And with the Processional. The Procession will form at Mother Ford's residence, 1000 SE 19th Terr, Gainesville, at 9:45AM.
Mother Ford will remain within the hearts and minds of: Children - Dollie Lang (& Warren), Alpha Omega Davis, Lestine Ford, Willette Gandues (& Lonnie), Judith Ford Martin, Willie Edward Ford, Jennifer Pettigrew (& John), Andrew Ford, Delores Wilson all of Gainesville, FL (Carrie Sutton preceded her in death); Brother - Dea. Gussie Butler of Gainesville, FL and Rev. Edward Butler (& Linda) of St. Stephen, SC (Ivory Butler - Deceased); sister - Mattie Peeples of Gainesville, FL and Jabu Diabulo (& Alpha) of Bronx, NY; sister-in-law - Lou Butler of St. Stephen, SC; 24 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; nieces & nephews; cousins; & friends.
Arrangements Entrusted To: DUNCAN BROTHERS' FUNERAL HOME, 428 NW 8th Street, Gainesville, FL.
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Memories and Condolences
for EULA FORD
Lestine Ford
May 16, 2023
Lestine Ford
May 16, 2023
Lestine Ford
May 16, 2023
Mama we miss you dearly and all that you did for us and our children will never be forgotten. Rest well Mana and we will see you later. Tell daddy, grandma and the rest of the family that made into heaven we love them.
Lestine Ford
May 31, 2014
Ma, Thank you for all of the sacrifices that you made for your family. We love you and will forever miss you until we meet again.
You did just as you said: You ran on to see what the end was going to be: Beautiful 12 gates, golden streets and a beautiful mansion.
Debbie Leath
May 28, 2014
Pop, Willette and Judy, please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. There will no doubt be difficult times ahead but God is FAITHFUL and will see you through the tough times.
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calromea Ford-Stroughter
May 25, 2014
Mama,I know that you are resting in the arms of the Lord. But this place was only temporary to show us how to love each other.You a will be miss but never forgotten. Love ya Cal
Mrs. Ethel Alford/Mardhall & Mr. Aquila J. Alford (Aky)
May 24, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mr. & Mrs Joseph C. & Carma J. DeBose
May 23, 2014
Dear Lestine, Judith, and Willette,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your dear Mother. I suppose she missed your Father. Our prayers are with you.
Detroit & Bettye Stoney Allen
May 23, 2014
To Dolliree, Omega, Stine, Willette, Judith, Jennifer, Willie(Popicle)and family again we pause to offer our condolences to our former Lincoln Estates neighbors. We don't understand, but we have to accept what God allows. "...When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the Rock that is Higher than" Psalm 61:2, we pray for you.
Elizabeth Mcclain Jenkins
May 23, 2014
Dearest Lestine & Family, I know how your heart hurts & how tender your soul must be after just suffering the loss of your father and now, your mother. All of my empathy and sympathy is with you at this time. You all were so blessed to have your parents for so many years. Now, they are at peace, but you will see them, again, for all eternity.
Much love & blessings to all,
LIZ
Linda Butler
May 23, 2014
Lestine, Dollie Ree, Popscilla, and Omega,
You are in my prayers sorry for your loss.
Musheerah Shahid & Family
May 23, 2014
Willette & Family: My prayers are with You. Always know God is in contol.
Love
Mary Helen Ellis-walker
May 23, 2014
Jennifer,Popsicle & family,I was so saddened to hear abouT the loss of your mother,my deepest sympathy,if you look up to God and bestore your trust in him he will guide and strength you all through these rough times.I will keep this family im my prayers.
Willie Mae Hale
May 23, 2014
To the Ford Family, sorry for your loss. From our family to yours, you have our deepest sympathy, and your family is in our prayers. We Love you'll.
Charlene Freeney-Reshard
May 23, 2014
Willette and Family I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Jacquelyn Williams
May 22, 2014
With deepest sympathies to the Ford Family. May God Continuely Bless The Family in Your Time of Bereavement. Remember God is always there for you.
Reginald Thomas
May 22, 2014
Pop, Condolences to you and your family from the Thomas family. Reggie, Sherrian, and Asha.
Barbara Henry
May 22, 2014
To Willette and the entire Ford family,
May you continue to look to God for guidance and comfort during this challenging time....He will never leave nor forsake you....
Debbie Owen-Pirkle
May 22, 2014
Lestine, you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers over the past month. Take the best of care and may God Bless all the Ford Family!
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