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Nona Hepler Ford

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FORD KERNERSVILLE - Mrs. Nona Hepler Ford went to be with her Lord Saturday August 9, 2008, at her home. She was born March 20, 1920 in Forsyth County to the late Zeb F. and Rosa Lee Bodford Hepler. Mrs. Ford was a member of Kerwin Baptist Church where she was "Mother of the Year" in 1995. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years John Henry Ford and two sisters and one brother. She is survived by four daughters; Penny Shepherd of Kernersville, Phyllis Bailey of Midway, Jewell Laxton and husband Ronnie of Walkertown, and Hilda Youmans and husband Pete of Hazard KY; two sons Terry Ford and wife Joyce of Kernersville and Lenny Ford and wife Mitzi of Germanton; Two Sisters Lottie Childress and Doris Wilkins both of Winston-Salem; one brother, Jimmie Hepler, Winston-Salem; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; a special niece Ann Marie Cecil. A Funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday August 12, 2008 at Kerwin Baptist Church, Kernersville with Dr. Joe Myers officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem. The family will receive friends Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM at Hayworth Miller Cain Funeral Home Kernersville. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Center 101 Hospice Lane Winston- Salem, NC 27103. Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10 online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.
Published by Winston-Salem Journal from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2008.

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Robin Crews

August 13, 2008

Penny
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You know I have you and Erin in my thoughts and prayers. You have been a GREAT daughter and care giver to your mother and God will reward you for all you have done. I'm here for you anytime day or night. I know you are strong and with Gods help you will find the grace to go thru this loss.

Love ya
Robin Crews

Rita McBride

August 12, 2008

Lenny, Mitzi and family,I just found out this afternoon about your mother's passing. I am sorry to hear that and I will keep you in my prayers. It's never easy losing a parent. I'm sorry that I wasn't able to be there for you all. Take care and always remember the good times you had with your mom Lenny.

KATHY CHILDRESS COX

August 12, 2008

TO THE FORDS AND HEPLERS GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I LOVE EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.

John & Nancy Seivers

August 11, 2008

To Terry, Joyce, Penny and Terry Jr., I am so sorry about the death of your mother and grandmother. I also wish we could be with you at the service but I have a Dr.'s appt. at 11:00 a.m. We will come by to see you after the service. God's speed with your comfort and healing and may the glory be to him.

Beth Watts

August 11, 2008

Lenny, Mitzi, Kyle, and Hunter,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace.
Love,
Jeff, Beth Meredith and Morgan

Tabitha Roten

August 11, 2008

Sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you during this time of need.

From: Bobby & Alice Roten
Ronnie, Tabitha & Emma Roten

Carolyn Brown

August 11, 2008

Lenny and Family,
Sorry to hear about your Mother, all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. GOD be with each of you during this time.

Barbara Boger

August 11, 2008

Terry I am so sorry to here about the passing of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cynthia DeMers Howell

August 11, 2008

Dear Family, Our condolences and prayers go to all of you. Mrs. Ford was a very special person!

Love, Keith and Cindy

Glenda Disher

August 11, 2008

Penny,
I know that because of your faith, you have the hope of being with you mom again. Through our many conversations, I know you have served her well. May God bless you always,
Love,
/G

Carolyn Calhoun

August 11, 2008

Ford family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. We know that Mrs. Ford is in a much better place and with your Daddy but she will be missed greatly by you! Heaven is getting sweeter day by day!
Love always,
Carolyn and Bobbie Calhoun

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