Barbara Ford

Barbara Cayley Ford age 85 of Thomasville, AL died November 24, 2013 at Thomasville Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 12, 1928 in Waxahachie, TX. Barbara received a Bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University in 1948. That same year she married Edwin Ford of Thomasville. After living in Jacksonville, Birmingham, and Mobile, Barbara and Edwin moved to Thomasville in 1965, and she began teaching science in the Thomasville Elementary School. She retired from the Thomasville City Schools in 1990 and was a member of the Clarke County Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the Thomasville United Methodist Church and active in the United Methodist Women. She was a 30-year member of the Research Club. Barbara was an avid reader and active in the Friends of the Library. She is survived by her husband, Edwin R. Ford of Thomasville, AL; children, Melanie F. Kelley (Haynes) of Montgomery, AL; Stephen G. Ford of Thomasville, AL; Melissa F. Taylor (Alex) of Houston, TX. She was blessed to have seven grandsons and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Thomasville United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 1:00 pm until the 1:30 pm memorial service time with Rev. George Sedberry officiating. Memorials may be made to Thomasville United Methodist Church, 110 Old Hwy. 5 North, Thomasville, AL 36784, designating the UMW Mission Fund or the Building Fund. Arrangements by O’Bryant Chapel Funeral Home in Thomasville, AL.

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