Diane Ford Obituary
Diane M Ford of Rice, Virginia, age 83, left this earthly world on December 30, 2025. She is
survived by her husband of 65 years, John Ford, daughter Susan Ross (Bruce) of Bellaire,
Michigan and John T Ford (Linda) of New Gloucester, Maine, grandson Ryan Ferguson (Colleen)
of Holden, Massachusetts, and two great-grandchildren, Kayleigh and John.
Diane was born in Lynn, Massachusetts and was predeceased by her parents George and
Evangeline Farrell, and sisters Charlotte and Carolyn.
Diane enjoyed creating beautiful stain-glass artwork, and anything that involved her friends
while playing cards, eating out, teasing and laughing. She also took great pleasure volunteering
at St Theresa Catholic Church in Farmville, while greeting, ushering, and working at various
functions at the church. The family wishes to extend heart-felt appreciation to all those who
loved her, including her care-giver, Barbara and the staff at Centra Hospice.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 14 th at 2:00 pm at St Theresa Catholic
Church in Farmville. A gathering of family and friends will be held immediately following the
service at Charley’s Waterfront Café where refreshments will be served. Contributions in her
name may be given to St Theresa’s Building Fund or a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
115 Covington Ct, Farmville, VA 23901
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