Mrs. Ethel Lee Ford

Mrs. Ethel Lee Ford obituary

Mrs. Ethel Lee Ford

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Dec

12

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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Carter Funeral Home

109 Holcombe Ave, Union Springs, AL 36089

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Dec

13

Service

11:00 a.m.

New Mt. Silla Baptist Church

1432 County Road 49, Midway, AL 36053

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Dec

13

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New Mt. Silla Baptist Church Cemetery

1432 County Road 49, Midway, AL 36053

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Ethel Ford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carter Funeral Home - Union Springs on Dec. 8, 2025.
It is with deep sadness that we, the caring Staff of Carter Funeral Home, announce the passing of one of our very own Mrs. Ethel Lee Bowens Ford, a devoted member of our funeral home family for over 25 years.

Mrs. Ethel Lee Bowens Ford transitioned into eternity on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the age of 73.

The Commemoration of Life will begin with a public visitation, Friday, December 12, 2025, from 2:00pm until 5:00pm at
Carter Funeral Home.

The Farewell Life Celebration will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am from the sanctuary of the New Mt. Silla Baptist Church, 1432 Co Rd 49, Midway, AL.
The eulogy will be given by Pastor James E. Person.

Interment will follow in the New Mt. Silla Baptist Church Cemetery.

The Staff of Carter Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the End-of-Life Care of the late Mrs. Ethel Lee Bowens Ford.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

12

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Carter Funeral Home

109 Holcombe Ave, Union Springs, AL 36089

Send Flowers

Dec

13

Service

11:00 a.m.

New Mt. Silla Baptist Church

1432 County Road 49, Midway, AL 36053

Send Flowers

Dec

13

Interment

New Mt. Silla Baptist Church Cemetery

1432 County Road 49, Midway, AL 36053

Send Flowers

Only 17 hours left for delivery to next service.