Laura Ford Obituary

Name: Visitation for Laura Ford
Start: 2016-05-19T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-05-19T16:00:00.000Z
Location: First Baptist Church

Published by Post-Tribune from May 17 to May 18, 2016.

Laura Irene Ball-Ford a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and teacher passed away peacefully in her Gary home on May 12, 2016. Laura was born on March 27, 1931 in Winona, Mississippi to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ball. She graduated with honors at age 16 and earned a BA and MA in Education from Purdue and Indiana Universities. She married Ellehue Ford and the couple had 3 children. She was preceded in death by Ellehue Ford (husband), Walter and Rosa Ball (parents), sisters Gladys Ball and Ethel Bennett (Mike) and grandson Rorie. She leaves to cherish her memories brother Arthur Ball (Judy), son Robert Hue, daughters Deborah Ford-Hudson and Christine Ford; 7 grandchildren: Robert L. Ford, Dawn Hudson, Danielle Hudson, Devin Hudson, Kendra Rush, Kenneth Rush Jr., Kristopher Rush. Adoptive Daughters: June Ford, Betty Moss and Althea Hines and a host of relatives and friends. Laura was born to be a teacher. She taught special education for 30+ years. She also enjoyed playing the piano. Laura was a member of the Federation of Colored Women and First Baptist Church choir. Visitation May 19, 2016 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Funeral 11:00 a.m. all services at First Baptist Church 626 W. 21st Ave. Gary, Indiana. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart, Indiana.

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Gabrielle Freeman

May 19, 2016

It was a pleasure to know Mrs. Ford. We worked together at Lincoln School. She was a friend who will be missed. I am glad that I went to visit her when I was in town a few years ago. Praying for the family.

Arnetta Morris

May 19, 2016

Laura Ford will be missed! Love you

Celeste Frazier

May 19, 2016

Christine:

Know that God surrounds you and your family with Love. Be gentle with yourself and each other during this time of releasing your mother to the invisible realm. I celebrate her life and know that her next dimension is one that she enters into lightly and with an earthly life behind her for which she can feel grateful. Cherish all that she has taught you as her life was filled with many lessons for you -- not just in the classroom or at home but everywhere she was and everyone she touched. Peace and blessings to you and yours!

Deidre (Griffin) Crudup

May 19, 2016

My condolences to the family. Mrs. Ford was an amazing woman. I worked with her at Model Cities Early Learning Center and Lew Wallace High School. Deborah, Robert and Tina I will be praying for you.
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Annie Anderson

May 18, 2016

To the Ford Family,

My heart was sadden to hear of the loss of your mother, and I want you to know that I will be praying for strength, peace, and comfort for the family. In these toughest times, our faith is tested most. I pray that you will come out of this with an even stronger faith and hope in the power of God and "His" love.

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