Mrs. Ford was a native of Boone, N.C., making her home in Kingsport for the past 66 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lee Anderson and Mrs. Anna Turner Anderson; her husband, Willie Ford; and several brother and sisters.
Survivors include three sons, Mr. Jerry (Cindy) Ford, Kingsport; Mr. Wilbur (Marsha) Ford Lexington, Mass. and Mr. Thomas (Doris) Ford, Forest; four daughters/granddaughters, Mrs. Mary Helen (Carl) Evans, and Mrs. Margaret (Kelso) Ford Isom, both of Kingsport, Ms. Markita A. Ford Charlotte, N.C. and Mrs. Zenia (Lloyd) Bratton Acworth, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Betty (Charles) Sawyers, Marion, Va.; ten grandchildren; 13, great- grandchildren; and one great- great-granddaughter; special friend, Mr. Harry Releford; and a special caregiver/niece Ms. Tonia Phillips.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Ricardo Dorcean officiating.
The family will receive friends from noon until the hour of service.
Burial will follow in New Canton Cemetery, Church Hill, Tenn.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at ford@clarkfc.com
Professional services and care of Mrs. Virginia A. Ford and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971
