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Judith (Judy) Ford of Athens, Alabama passed away in the comfort of her home at the age of 80 on December 22, 2024.
Judith (Judy) Ford of Athens, Alabama passed away in the comfort of her home at the age of 80 on December 22, 2024.Judy was born and raised in the eastern coal mining area of Kentucky. After she graduated from Harlan High School, she studied at Cumberland College to become a teacher. She married William E. Ford (Ernie) in 1968 and they moved to Athens, Alabama in 1978. Once settled in Athens, Ernie and Judy became faithful members of First Baptist Church of Athens, AL.
With over 30 years of teaching, Judy nurtured generations of young learners. Through her unwavering dedication to each student and her creative teaching, Judy fostered a love of education and compassion in every classroom that made a lasting impact on the community. Judy saw the importance of continuous learning herself and received her MS from the University of Alabama A&M while raising two children, Blake and Amanda. After retiring from teaching, Judy was able to focus on her true passion of quilting, sewing, doll making and helping others in need.
Celebration of Life will be 1 pm Thursday December 26, 2024 at Lake Ida.
Judy is survived by the following: Oliver (puppy), William Blake Ford (son), Amanda Ford (daughter), Larry Thomas (brother), Jamie and Brenda Ford of Mobile, AL (brother-in-law/wife); Rondy and Mary Lou Miller of Vancleave, MS (sister-in-law/husband); Phyllis and Lloyd Johnson of Salem, IN (sister-in-law/husband), and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Preceded in death by her husband Ernie Ford, her mother Viola, and her father Stanley.
Pallbearers will be: Blake Ford, Billy Hargrove, Rene Hood, Curtis Grissom, Michael Gilbert Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jamie Ford, Larry Ford, and Bill Hightower Spry Funeral Home of Athens, AL will be handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Hospice of Limestone County or Samaritan’s Purse. Judy enjoyed filling the children’s shoe boxes every year with toys, markers, and games.
The Hospice team took exceptional care of her during her illness
