Martha Rose Ford, 91, of Orange, passed away on August 30, 2014 in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Joseph Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Youngsville, Louisiana, on October 9, 1922, she was the daughter of Elie David and Eve Cabrol David. Martha was a wonderful mother who loved spending time with her family and friends. She also loved spending her afternoons in her garden and cooking gumbo and dirty rice in the kitchen. She enjoyed helping in the community and was a member of the Women’s Club of Orange. She took delight in volunteering at Orange Memorial Hospital, St. Mary Catholic School, and American Red Cross. She will be greatly missed by all. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Texas Total Care Home Health and Hospice and to Margaret Kirkwood, Mrs. Ford’s caregiver.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Denzil G. Ford; her parents, Elie David and Eve Cabrol David; her brothers, Lloyd David, Clarence David and Francis David; her sisters, Anna Comeaux, Eula David, Mabel Eastin, Lydia Guilliot, Carmen Reaux, and Della Melancon.
She is survived by her sons, David Ford and wife Julie of Houston, Mike Ford and wife, Karen of Orange, Lee Ford and wife, Bobbie of Orange; her grandchildren, Bryan Ford and wife, Cindy, Barrett Ford and wife, Jennie, Emily Ford, Grant Ford and wife, Cristen, Kevin Ford and fiancé, Sara, Christina Eddy and husband, Kyle, Kelly Ford, and Victoria Lanting and husband, J.B.; her great-grandchildren Hannah Eddy, Emma Eddy, Chloe Ford, Ava Montondon, Allison Le, Kylee Lanting, Eli Ford, and Jennings Lanting Jr. and her Beloved Dog Sweet Pea.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kyle Eddy, Grant Ford, Bryan Ford, Barrett Ford, J.B. Lanting, Kevin Ford, Kelly Ford and Robert Enmon. Honorary pallbearer will be Robert Melancon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s School Foundation, 2600 Bob Hall Road, Orange, Texas 77630.
Condolences
Karen Powell August
September 4, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many wonderful memories of your Mom growing up next door on Bruce Lane. As a child, I remember spending many of nights with Martha when Denzel and the boys went hunting because she was afraid to stay home alone - we would eat dinner and watch TV - she was a very special person with a huge heart. God bless you and Martha. Karen Powell August
Rhonda Oszczakiewicz
September 4, 2014
I am so sad to hear of your loss. I will always remember her as a very kind, loving, and upbeat person. She will always have a special place in my heart and I am grateful to have known her. With Heartfelt Love, Rhonda Stone Oszcakiewicz
Anonymous
September 3, 2014
Strength & Solace Spray was purchased for the family of Martha Rose Ford .
Christus Hospital St Mary Laboratory
September 2, 2014
CHRISTUS HOSPITAL ST MARY LABORATORY purchased the Divine Peace Bouquet for the family of Martha Rose Ford .
Deborah And John Robison
August 31, 2014
Deborah And John Robison lit a candle in memory of Martha Rose Ford