KATHLEEN  FORD

Kathleen Ford, age 88, of Tipp City, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015 at her residence. She was born on November 10, 1926 in Greenup, KY to the late James and Amy (Carr) Eggers. She married Walter F. Ford and they shared 63 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on February 22, 2009.

Kathleen is survived by two daughters: Janet (Larry) Tipton of Vandalia and Joyce Furlong of Bellefontaine; two sons: Waltin (Linda) Ford of Tipp City and Mark Ford of Tipp City; nine grandchildren: Chelsea (Tim) Bodnarik, Danielle (Jamey) Collins, Colby (Erika) Furlong, Angelique (Chris) Tucker, Jessica (Dan) Baisden, Megan (Todd) Shortridge, Tara Tipton, Rachel Ford, Jeremiah Ford; one sister: Eunice (Gary) Evilsizor of Troy; and 17 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Kathleen was preceded in death by three brothers: Clifford, James and Glen Eggers; and one sister: Letha Corinne Smith.

Kathleen enjoyed cake decorating. She loved being a part of the lives of her grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as watching their sporting events.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church in Troy with Reverend Ty Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy. The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:00PM on Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Miami County Dental Clinic, 1364 W. Main St., Troy, Ohio 45373 . Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com .