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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Shirley Ford, 65, born on December 31, 1945 and passed away on September 9, 2011. We will remember her forever and she will be forever in our hearts!

 



 Shirley was known as a powerful "Prayer Warrior."


Shirley will be remembered mostly for her love of people and her faith in God. She also loved canning, growing flowers, her favorite flower were roses and she loved gardening. She loved being outdoors connecting with nature. She loved to sit out on her porch and watch the birds and butterflies, just listening to the sounds of God's beauty.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply and greatly missed!


Some of Shirley's phrases/sayings she loved to quote were:  


    "Peace Be Still" 


    "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff"


    "You're a Mess" 


    "Stop Your Stinkin' Thinkin' 


     "It's All in Good Clean Fun"        


     "Yepperz"  


     "Your Not Right?!"


        


        


 In Loving Memory.....

God Saw You Getting Tired

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be
So he put his arms around you and whispered ‘Come With Me.’
With tearful eyes we watched you, slowly fade away,
Although we loved you dearly, we would not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023
Today marks 12 years Mom, since God called you home. I miss you so very deeply!! I carry your love inside of my heart forever!! I know your always with me , bc the light with yours & dads picture in it came on a few nights ago for no apparent reason. Your light is alwayz shining bright!! Your love Mom , radiates my soul! Until we meet again, I Love You Mom !! Forever Missed & Deeply Loved!Tight Hugz!Love~Bren♥️♥️
September 21, 2021
September 21, 2021
I'm missing you Mom more every single day. Can't believe it's been a decade since your last breath here on earth . I know your walking the heavenly shores hand in hand with Jesus. Just wanted to say I love you more today then yesterday & your forever missed . Tight Hugs to you Mom.
June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021
I'm reminiscing tonight Mom, of how much you loved your family and how you kept God in the center of everything. I miss talking to you about God and how much He has blessed us. You were always there with a shoulder to cry on and a listening ear and you always told me what God would want. I miss you and how you loved talking about God. You were the glue and bond that held our family together. God is heartbroken over how things turned out since you left us . I miss you Mom and I can't wait to see you again. I love you forever and your forever missed.
April 4, 2021
April 4, 2021
Happy Easter Mom! I Wish You Could Be Here . But I Know Your In a Much Better Place of Peace & Rest! I Love You & Miss You So Deeply! Forever Missed!
September 16, 2020
September 16, 2020
I cant believe it's been almost a decade since you've been gone Mom. It seems just like yesterday. I love you & miss you so deeply! I cant wait to reunite wth you again. Forever Missed!
September 11, 2020
September 11, 2020
Hi Shirley I just noticed September 9th is when God gave you your Angel Wings. I know you are always looking over your Daughters. I only met one of them and she is a very Special friend. I will always love her!
April 12, 2020
April 12, 2020
Happy Easter Mom! I Miss You So Much! I Placed Some Beautiful Flowers for You Today! I Did a Video & Sang to You & Dad! I Know You Saw & Heard . I Cleaned Off Your Grave So Ppl Can See How Proud I Am of You Both! I Cant Wait to Reunite wth You Once & For All! Tight Hugz til We Meet Again! I Love You Forever!
January 6, 2020
January 6, 2020
Hey Shirley Im sorry its been a long time since I have been here so I want to wish you a belated Merry Christmas ,Happy New Year and a very Happy Birthday in Heaven.
October 23, 2019
October 23, 2019
If I Could Just Have a Cup of Coffee or Tea with You Right Now at this Moment, I Want to Tell You How Much I Love You , How Much I Miss Your Touch , How Much I Miss Your Voice , How Much I Miss Your Caress. I Want to Tell You I Became a Grandma , A Nana to Such a Priceless Gift and Treasure. I Know You Would Love Her So Much Too. HuntLeigh Rayne Eyler ..She Is Such a Blessing to Steven and I <3
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2018
Happy 72nd Birthday Mom! I Wish You Were Here...I Miss You Soooo Very Much!! I Love You Mom! Until We Meet Again....Forever Missed, Brenda
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2018
Happy 72nd Birthday Mom! I Wish You Were Here...I Miss You Soooo Very Much!! I Love You Mom! Until We Meet Again....Forever Missed, Brenda
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2018
Happy Heavenly Birthday Shirley. I lit a Candle for you today on your Special Day. Sorry I missed leaving a tribute at Christmas.
December 17, 2018
December 17, 2018
Merry Christmas Mom! I Miss You Even More with Each Passing Year! Your Candle Iz Alwayz Burnin' Bright! I Love You So Much & Miss You Even More! Tight Hugz to You! Until We Meet Again....Brenda aka Bren
December 17, 2018
December 17, 2018
Merry Christmas Mom! I Miss You Even More with Each Passing Year! Your Candle Iz Alwayz Burnin' Bright! I Love You So Much & Miss You Even More! Tight Hugz to You! Until We Meet Again....Brenda aka Bren
December 17, 2017
December 17, 2017
Merry Christmas in Heaven Shirley. I know its so much more Beautiful there than here. I lit a candle for you.
December 5, 2017
December 5, 2017
I Love You Mom! Merry Christmas In Heaven! I Miss You Soooo Deeply !! Tight Hugz to You In Heaven! Can't Wait to Embrace You Again! <3 Love You Forever ! <3
November 23, 2017
November 23, 2017
Happy Heavenly Thanksgiving Shirley. Holidays are always sad for me cause Brenda is always Saddened by them. I know she would be so happy if you were still here she loves you so much! I know you are watching over her!! RIP Shirley!!
September 11, 2017
September 11, 2017
I'm sorry I forgot to leave a tribute on the 11th Shirley!! I have had so much on my mind lately.I have been praying for Brenda a lot lately. She has been going through a lot lately.I'm sure you can see God has got her!! She's gonna be just fine!! God Bless you Shirley!! Keep watching over my Glitterbug!!
September 9, 2017
September 9, 2017
I wish she was still here with you.I feel your breaking heart today.
May 14, 2017
May 14, 2017
Happy "Heavenly" Mothers Day Shirley! I know Terry is with you today Celebrating! I know for a fact that you are missed here on Earth! I'm always praying for your Daughter Brenda on your special days and Holidays because she misses you so much! Thank you for watching over her..She's a Sweetheart!
                              FRED :-)
May 9, 2017
May 9, 2017
Shirley I ran across this poem and it made me think of You and Brenda.
   Don't weep at my Grave,
     For I am not there,
   I've a date with a Butterfly
     To dance in the air.
   I'll be singing in the sunshine
     wild and free.
   Playing tag with the wind,
   While i'm waiting for Thee.

Brenda told me you love Butterflies and you loved to sing!
   Rest in peace Shirley   Mothers Day is right around the corner
   I will be back to sign again
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2016
Hi Shirley its me again..Fred! I just wanted to wish you a Happy Heavenly Birthday! I also want you to know I pray for the family you have left here on Earth... Especially Brenda!! I love her so much and I just pray she finds Peace and Love on Earth! I wish you were here so I could wish you Happy New Year!! Rip Shirley..you are truly missed!
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2016
Happy 70th Birthday Mom! I Hope Your Dancing Today In Great Celebration of the Wonderful Inspiring Life You Lived for Your Special Day! You Are a Great, Caring, Loving Mother. Your Inspiration & Love Lives On. I Love You So Much & Miss You So Deeply! XOXO
September 9, 2016
September 9, 2016
I am saving a prayer for you today for your mom and you.I am sorry for your loss .I feel your heartbreak
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
Happy Mother's Day Mom! I Went to Your Grave on Sunday and Placed a Rose ...I'm Gonna Plant it In a Pot and Take it Back Down! Its Been Raining for Many Days Straight. I Need Another Day of Sunshine Like There was On Sunday for Mother's Day! I Love You Alwayz and Your Forever In My Heart! Miss You So Much Mom!
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
I feel your loss Brenda.I wish God 's blessings to you.
February 14, 2016
February 14, 2016
Happy Valentine's Day Mom! Forever in My Heart! I Miss You Deeply!! I Love You Alwayz & Forever!! XOXO
February 14, 2016
February 14, 2016
Happy Heavenly Valentines Day Shirley! I know you and Terry are together looking down and watching over your loved ones! I know they are missing you every day and especially on special occasions!
January 2, 2016
January 2, 2016
Happy Birthday In Heaven Shirley! I'm a little late but you're an Angel and you know what I have been going through! I pray to God every day and he has answered so many prayers for me! I still have a few he hasn't answered yet. He has my life planned out so I just have to wait and see what he has in store for me! I am so blessed to have met your Daughter. She means the world to me.
   Have an Awesome Birthday party with Terry and all the other Angels in Heaven!    You'r friend on Earth,FRED
January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016
Happy Birthday Mom! I Love You & Miss You Very Deeply!! <3 XOXO
November 21, 2015
November 21, 2015
Shirley I was sitting here alone tonight missing your beautiful daughter Brenda so I thought I would pay you a visit! She misses you so much! I know you are watching over all three of your daughters! 
   I wish I could have had the pleasure of meeting you! I don't know your other 2 daughters but I know you raised an ANGEL in Brenda! I love her so much but I know She doesn't look at me that way. I pray she finds someone who will be good to her and treat her like the lady she is!!  Rest in peace Shirley.... Fred
January 15, 2015
January 15, 2015
I Love You and Miss You Mom So Very Much!!!! <3 I Never thought things would be like this with family!? sad :'(
October 16, 2014
October 16, 2014
I am having a little bit of a difficult day today missing you mom! the holidays are so difficult for me. i miss you so much! I miss the chats we used to have and the homemade cooking. God did provide me and blessed me with a great friend that reminds me of you and your delicious homemade cooking. I wish You were here! I love you so much and miss you so deeply!! <3
September 9, 2014
September 9, 2014
"I'm Lighting this candle for you mom, today marks your 3rd yr in heaven! I miss you so very deeply and I will continue to keep Your memories alive inside my heart and through Me! Your light will continue to shine through your children and to that I am grateful! I will try to shine My light as bright as I possibly can for YOU! You made me the person I am today! I often hear your voice whisper to me & I feel your love inside my heart!"~your 2nd daughter, Brenda <3
August 5, 2014
August 5, 2014
I Love You and Miss You So Deeply Mom!!! Alwayz & Forever!! <3
May 11, 2014
May 11, 2014
Happy Mother's Day Mom!! I Miss You So Deeply!! I Love You Forever!!
April 15, 2014
April 15, 2014
Easter is approaching and I am missing you terribly! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you! Everyone says the heartache gets better, but mine only seems to ache more! :'(  I will carry Your Light of Love in my heart always!! <3  Happy Easter Mom & Dad! I Love You so Much!!
March 28, 2014
March 28, 2014
"Your Light Will Alwayz Shine in My Heart Mom!"~ble <3 I Miss You So Much!!
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2013
Happy 67th Birthday Mom!! I Love You Forever and Miss You so Deeply!! Happy New Year in Heaven!!! Hugz & SMilez Alwayz!!! :) <3
December 25, 2013
December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas to your family and mine that are in Heaven on this Christmas Day, God have Bless them all
December 24, 2013
December 24, 2013
Merry Christmas Mom!

It's that time of year again and I know how much you loved Christmastime.

You loved putting up the smell of a fresh cut tree and your white & blue glittery snowmen.

I miss you very much and life is not the same without you!

I know you are happy where you are in heaven with dad dancing! But I really wish you were here.

Merry Christmas in Heaven Mom and a Happy New Year!

I Love You Forever!! , Brenda <3
December 11, 2013
December 11, 2013
"Reminiscing about You mom and thinking how much you loved me unconditionally and never judged me for the mistakes I've made in my life, You always supported my decisions no matter what it was. You were my best friend that I could rely on and confide in about anything and everything! I Miss You and Love You So Very much MOM!"
November 10, 2013
November 10, 2013
Brenda; I didn't know your mother but she sounds like a very lovely and beautiful women and if you are anything like you, I know that she much have to be a beautiful beautiful lady, I know how much you must miss your mother because I miss my family members as well, may God bless you and your family
September 21, 2013
September 21, 2013
She Always had a kind word to lift up a person's spirit
September 9, 2013
September 9, 2013
Thinking of you and you your family,especially today. You were a wonderful person inside and out. I am so thankful for having you as my friend. You showed the heart of a true Christian & Prayer Warrior. Many lives were touched by your prayers and thoughtfulness. You made me laugh at the little things you said and I cried watching you suffer. I know you are happy now with Jesus.
September 9, 2013
September 9, 2013
Faith in God is how I would describe Shirley. Never talked negative because she always believed she was in the hands of Jesus. She was an encourager. Even when she was sick, she would be interested in the problems of others rather than herself. Actually, she always wanted to know what was going on in your life rather than talking about her life. She always encouraged me.
September 9, 2013
September 9, 2013
Beautiful Lady inside and out. Kept the faith even when she was suffering. Great inspiration and blessed to have known such a Christian such as Shirley.
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September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023
Today marks 12 years Mom, since God called you home. I miss you so very deeply!! I carry your love inside of my heart forever!! I know your always with me , bc the light with yours & dads picture in it came on a few nights ago for no apparent reason. Your light is alwayz shining bright!! Your love Mom , radiates my soul! Until we meet again, I Love You Mom !! Forever Missed & Deeply Loved!Tight Hugz!Love~Bren♥️♥️
September 21, 2021
September 21, 2021
I'm missing you Mom more every single day. Can't believe it's been a decade since your last breath here on earth . I know your walking the heavenly shores hand in hand with Jesus. Just wanted to say I love you more today then yesterday & your forever missed . Tight Hugs to you Mom.
June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021
I'm reminiscing tonight Mom, of how much you loved your family and how you kept God in the center of everything. I miss talking to you about God and how much He has blessed us. You were always there with a shoulder to cry on and a listening ear and you always told me what God would want. I miss you and how you loved talking about God. You were the glue and bond that held our family together. God is heartbroken over how things turned out since you left us . I miss you Mom and I can't wait to see you again. I love you forever and your forever missed.
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October 2, 2019
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Just One More Day

May 10, 2020
If I could have just one more day and
wishes did come true,
I'd spend every glorious moment
side by side with you.
Recalling all the years we shared
and memories we made,
how grateful I would be
to have just one more day.
Where the tears I've shed are
not in vain and only fall in bliss.
So many things I'd let you know
about the days you've missed.
I wouldn't have to make pretend
you never went away.
How grateful I would be to
have just one more day.
When that day came to a close
and the sun began to set,
a million times I'd let you know
I never will forget
the heart of gold you left behind
when you entered Heaven's gate.
How grateful I would be to
have just one more day.

Merry Christmas

December 23, 2017

I Love You and Miss You Mom So Very Deeply! Forever In My Heart...Forever Missed!  Not a Day Goez by that I Do Not Think of You! I Think of You Every Minute of Everyday!! Merry Christmas! Tight Hugz to You!! 

Feeling Blessed

May 10, 2017

I found this poem and it made me think of Brenda and her Mom! I new they both loved to sing and loved Butterflies. I was excited to post it on Shirleys Memorial!  Brenda liked it so much she put it on a beautiful Picture with Butterflies. It made me feel so good to contribute to Shirleys Memorial!!

      I'm so Blessed to know You Brenda! I never met your mom but I am sure you are just like her from what I have seen!!

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