Barbara Ailene Ford, 82, of Greenfield, Missouri, formerly of Thayer, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024, at Cox Medical Center South of Springfield, Missouri. She was born on December 12, 1941, in Iowa, to the proud parents of
Luther Haney and Carrie Presley, both of whom precede her in death, along with her brother, Wayne Haney.
Barbara was united in marriage to Edward “Ed” Ford on February 23, 1963, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Together, they shared sixty-one wonderful years filled with love and companionship. Barbara was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Mammoth Spring.
She is survived by her loving husband, Edward “Ed” Ford, their two sons, Mark and Mike Ford, and their daughter, Debra Waterman. Barbara also cherished her role as a grandmother to four grandchildren and a great-grandmother to seven great-grandchildren, sharing her love and joy with each of them.
In addition to her family, Barbara had a passion for sewing, often creating beautiful quilts for her loved ones. She will be remembered for her warm spirit and the love she shared with all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that all memorials be made to:
Memorial Processing
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
501 St Jude PL
Memphis, TN 38105-9959
Graveside services will be on Wednesday , September 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at the Thayer Cemetery of Thayer, Missouri.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri
September 10, 2024 @ 6:38 am
Ed, Geneva and I send our prayers to you and your family for the loss of Barbara. Chester and Geneva Lenox
September 12, 2024 @ 9:52 pm
Mike and siblings. I was shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of your Mom. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend her service. My heart goes out to all the family. May you treasure the wonderful memories she left for you.
September 17, 2024 @ 6:26 pm
Barbara will certainly be missed by all! Sending prayers of comfort to Eddie & family! Barbara is like my own kin folk, her aunt Ann Presley Whiteside was also my aunt! so we grew up spending lots of holidays together plus her parents and my parents were good friends so we were at each others homes alot. She was my friend from youngsters to teenagers! Barbara was a special person, she was loving, adventurous & smart. She played sports at Mammoth Spring School, as well as supported her siblings when they were in sports. Fly high, Barbara!