of Paris, AR
August 22, 1935 - September 17, 2020
Barbara Ann (Phillips) Ford, 85, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 in Charleston, Arkansas. She was born on August 22, 1935 in Paris to her parents Eddney Alabama and Mildred ''Dutch'' (Walker) Phillips. She was a homemaker who loved fishing, cooking, canning, gambling on Razorback football games and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles ''Chuck'' Ford; two sisters, Carmaletha Downs and Zelda Bridges and one brother, E.R. ''Jake'' Phillips.
She is survived by her daughters, Lavonna Kennedy and husband Chris of Subiaco and Vicki Furstenberg and husband Tommy of Paris; sons, Mitchell Ford and wife Pam of Paris and Michael Ford of Paris; 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris officiated by Rev. Bill VanMeter. A private family burial will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris at a later date under the direction Roller
Funeral Home in Paris.
Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Becky Kremer, William Kennedy, Karl Kennedy, Charlie Ford, Amber West, Staci Taylor, Bethany Ford, Jeremy Furstenberg, Megan Dennis, Kati Patterson, Josh Ford and Austin Ford.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to her wonderful neighbors, nieces and nephews, Mississippi family and especially the Greenhurst Nursing Home Staff who took excellent care of her when her family could not be there due to COVID-19.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
So sorry for your great loss. Know that we are lifting the Ford Family in prayer during this most difficult time.
My condolences for your loss! Nana is and forever will be missed!!
I'm so sorry to hear of this. Mitch lavonna andi michael and the rest of the family my heart goes out to all of you. She was a very special person and she let you know if she liked you or not May God give you peace again I'm so sorry
A great lady that made a big impact on so many people. Mom, Aunt Barb and Nana to many. She will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Ford family.
Sorry for your great loss ...
So sorry for your loss! Thoughts & prayers are sent to the family! â¤ï¸
I am so sorry to hear this. I thought she was doing good. This is so shocking to me. Growing up we were like sisters I was close with the whole family.
She was precious. Praying for the family and all who loved her. I’m thankful to have met her and cared for her.
Prayers with everyone.
She was loved by so many . I know she will be greatly missed. Such an amazing,perky, funny Lady. Our thought and prayers are with you all
I am so sorry for your loss. Nana was one of a kind! I loved her a lot.
Love you each and everyone. We will miss her but Lord at the precious memories!! Bud
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Kati and family, sending love, prayers and sympathy in the loss of your Nana.
So sorry for the loss of a great lady!
Larry and I want to extend our deepest sympathy of the passing of your dear mother and grandmother. May God comfort you and bring you peace. Sincerely, Larry and Gloria Lievsay.
Our condolences on your loss. Hold on to your precious memories. Love to you all.
My heart is breaking for all of you . Barbara was a fighter . I absolutely loved her and enjoyed working with her . I will for sure miss her ...
Vicki, Kati and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Vicki, Mitch, Mike, Lavonna
So sorry to hear about your mom she was a great lady praying for comfort and peace for your family
Love Rick and Kit Brooks
I'm so sorry to hear that praying for you guys she will definitely be missed we love yall