Barbara J. Ford, 86, of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday April 14, 2016 in Union Hospital surrounded by her family. Barbara was born November 28, 1929 in Terre Haute to Tressie C. Payne and Jerdina T. Rose Payne. Barbara was on the Harrison Township Board of Trustees for many years, a position that she was very proud of. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and formerly a member of St. Ann Catholic Church where she was the church secretary for over 20 years. She was the Past Grand Most Ancient Matron of the Alpha Grand Court, Loyal Lady of The Order of the Golden Circle, Past Most Ancient Matron of Eternal Court #5, Member of Sumner A. Furniss Assemble #32, Grand Trustee of Prince Grand Chapter Order of the Easter Charge, Past Worthy Matron of Betham Chapter #6 and she was a over a 50 year member of the Order of the Legion of Mary. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Ford who died August 21, 2001 and a brother, Rynick Payne and a sister Lois Wills. She is survived her one daughter, Kim Perry of Columbia, MO., one sister, Gloria Johnson of Terre Haute. Three grandchildren survive; Lucius Bowen, Erica Dixson and Alan Perry as well as two great grandchildren; Tommy Signars and Mikey Hall and several nieces and nephews. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Monday April 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1807 Poplar Street, Terre Haute, IN., 47803. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. Father Martin Day will be officiating. Burial will be in Highland Lawn Cemetery. Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 North 13th Street, Terre Haute, IN., 47804 was entrusted with arrangements. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Legion Of Mary, American Diabetes Association or the charity of choice.
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Barbara Ford
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