Ida M Ford's Obituary
Ida M. Ford, 94, of Decatur passed away on Monday December 20, 2010 in her home.
Ida was born on March 25, 1916 in Mississippi the daughter of Charlie and Pearlie Gray Perkins. She was a member of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. She was retired from Lincoln State School.
She leaves to cherish fond memories her children, Annie Brady Drew; Gracie Clark R.V.; Theresa Ford; Gloria Ford; Amos Ford Jr.; Morrie Ford; Verdie Ford; Oscar Ford; all of Decatur; Lessie Ford Barbara of Detroit, MI; 25 grandchildren; and host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Amos Ford Sr., one daughter, Christine Wheller, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, five brothers, and three sisters.
Homegoing services will be 12 noon Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in New Salem Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Eddie Mabry officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service in the church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family of Ida M. Ford is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
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