of Osceola, AR
April 19, 1918 - April 9, 2012
Ellen Tilley Ford, 93, of Osceola entered into rest Monday, April 9, 2012 in Osceola. Born April 19, 1918 in Big Flat, AR to the late Alonzo and Doshea (Massey) Tilley, she was member of Calvary Baptist Church in Osceola and a Homemaker. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed cooking. She is survived by three sons: Bernard T. ''Ted'' (Glenda) Ford, Jr. of Harrisburg, AR, Bobby (Nancy) Ford of Bowling Green, KY and Richard Ford of Osceola; one daughter: Patricia Ann Morris of Osceola; thirteen grandchildren: Tina Hawkins, Teddy Ford III, Brian Ford (Heidi), Beth Miller (Stan) Cathy Blackmon, Ann Morris, Scott Ford (Penny), Viki Ford, Lauren Ford, Niki Griffin (Chad), Richard Garrett Ford, Rodney Sweeney (Pam), Phyllis Dickey (Paul); fourteen great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; two sisters: Hazel Hartman of Londonderry, NH and Dorothy Neighbors of Lake City, SC; two brothers: Obie Tilley (Elaine) of Red Bluff, CA and Truman Tilley (Joy) of Antioch, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: B.T. Ford, Sr. and one grandson: Greg Sweeney. Pallbearers include: Teddy Ford III, Brian Ford, Scott Ford, Garrett Ford, Rodney Sweeney, Andrew Miller, Hunter McLean, Brandon Morris and Collin Ford.
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. You can find much comfort in the Holy Scriptures which assures us at Psalms 34:18 that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Well Aunt Ellen and momma (Hazel) are reunited ... Less than 3 months apart.
Heaven is truly sounding sweeter every day ! !
My prayers are with the family.
It is so comforting to know that we will see each other again one day. I know my dad (Obie) finds comfort knowing that he will see his sister again. And what a glorious reunion that will be.
Barbara (Tilley) Chance
As I think of Aunt Ellen, I remember the pleasure she had in cooking and feeding everyone her good Southern cooking. I remember the times she would fly to Ca to visit us. I am so thankful we had the opportunity to travel to Osceola and visit with the family; one of my most precious memories. To Teddy, Pat, Bobby, Richard and your families, know I am there with you in spirit. Love and prayers, your cousin, Judy.
My love and prayers to my nieces and nephews as you go through this journey of missing your mother (grandmother); my sister. I am so thankful for the time we were able to share together here on this earth and look forward to the time we will rejoin her and others who have graduated this life. How wonderful heaven will be as we meet again and share the love with each other and our wonderful Lord and Savior. Until then, hold on to all the wonderful memories you now have and continue to make new ones with each other. Love each other.
I wish I could be there with you now, but am not able. Lots and lots of love and prayers for the Lord's peace and comfort to all of you. Aunt Hazel
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Ford Family. Mrs. Ford was the finest lady that we have had the pleasure of knowing. We know she will be greatly missed but you will have great memories.
I am going to miss visiting Aunt Ellen when I come to Osceola. Carole and I visited her several months ago and
and had a great visit with her. She always made us laugh with her fun stories. She loved her kids and all her family very much. I know she is rejoicing with all our loved ones that have gone before her. I love her very much.
I am so sorry that we lost Aunt Ellen,I loved visiting with her every time I came home.God has gotten two angels now and I know they are watching over us.We send our prayers.Loved Aunt Ellen and we love all of you.May God watch over each and everyone of you.