Goldie R. Ford, 96, of Peoria, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Clary Funeral Home, 428 West McClure Avenue in Peoria, with Pastor Sammy Waller officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2011, at the funeral home and one-hour prior to services on Saturday. Interment will be in Maryville Cemetery in Bryant.
Goldie was born in Peoria on June 23, 1914, a daughter of Jacob and Sarah P. (Decker) Weber. She married Ralph R. Ford in July of 1937 in Palmyra, MO. He preceded her in death in March of 1965.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Ralph O. Ford; daughter, Bonita Ford; stepdaughters, Dorothy Grznich and Joyce Ford; stepson, Ralph H. Ford; daughter-in-law, Mary K. (Hawkins) Ford; grandson, Ralph O. Bennett; two brothers and one sister.
She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Jerry) Floyd of Chouteau, OK; son, Ross (Ida) Ford of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Sally (Harvey) Bennett of Arizona; son, Jackson “Jack” (Susan) Ford of Peoria; son, Frederick (Sheila) Ford of Russellville, AL; son, John (Hilda) Ford of Peoria; son, Aaron (Linda Carrick) Ford of Peoria; twenty-one grandchildren; forty-eight great grandchildren; eighteen great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Goldie was formerly a housekeeper for Methodist Medical Center, retiring in 1978, after over eleven years of service.
She was a volunteer for the Foster Grandparent Program, for twenty-four years. She previously attended South Side Mission and placed her trust in Jesus Christ.
Memorial contributions may be made in Goldie’s memory to the South Side Mission.
Mom, You taught me so much in my lifetime, but the best lesson was the belief in our Savior. Your's was unwavering. I miss and love you so much. We have so many memories of you, all filled with love and laughter. You always treated me as your own. God has you in HIS keeping now, so I am at peace knowing you are in the best of care.
| Leann Ford |
granddaughter |
January 18, 2016 |
Grandma Ford, it's been almost 5 years since you went home to heaven. I miss you so very much. I know that you are always with us and look out for us. If I could find the words to express the loss I feel daily I would put them here, but I cannot. I rest easy knowing that I don't have to tell you as you already know. You were with me when I took my first breath and I was with you when you took your last. I will remember those days throughout eternity. thank you for choosing us to be together as you went home! All my love Leann
| Jeffrey Cole Bennett |
HappY Thanksgiving to All |
November 24, 2011 |
Woke up at 3 a.m. and couldnt go back to sleep because I was thinking about and missing Grandma and how blessed I am for my family. Today was a tough day for her ever since Uncle Ralph died. Let us not forget the pain we all have suffered within our family and continue to love and pray for each other. Replace words of negativity with words of encouragement and love and lay our differences to rest. We can do this if we really want to. When I think of Grandma I usually get into a spiritual mood or mindframe and I always resort to some special music to cleanse my soul. Here are a few I thought you may like before you enjoy your day with family or friends. I dont have everyone's email so please forward if you would please. I love you all. Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving. "count your blessings and thank him while we may"
Love,
Cole
| Dawn Montoya |
My Grandma |
May 28, 2011 |
Though the world did not know my Grandma Goldie- we have lost her. Loved by many, Missed by even more, she was always there to lend a helping hand. Always there to encourage and support each of us and never missed a game of poker. Rest in Peace Grandma- I/we love you!!!
| Cole Bennett |
Grandson |
May 10, 2011 |
Thanks to everyone that came to show they're love for Grandma. She will be greatly missed and we wont be the same without her!
| Linda Diefendorf Kindred |
freind |
May 9, 2011 |
So sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed a lot. She lived a good life.
