Sandra Faye Ford Obituary in Opelousas at Ford & Joseph Funeral Home

Obituary For Sandra Faye Ford

OPELOUSAS – Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Community Chapel Church of God In Christ, 1606 W. College Ave., Opelousas, LA for Mrs. Sandra Faye Ford, affectionately known by her family and friends as “Linda”, 72, who entered eternal rest on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Rev. Frank L. Ford, Pastor of Community Chapel Church of God In Christ, will be officiating the funeral service.

Mrs. Ford’s memories are being cherished by: her three sons, Sherman (Felicia) Ford, Sr. and Jonathan Ford, Sr., both of Opelousas, LA and Freddie (Delilah) Ford, Jr. of Leonville, LA; one daughter, Latasha Ford Thomas (Elton) of Opelousas, LA; two brothers, Paul (Leary Foreman) Young of Dallas, TX and Bud Brown of Opelousas, LA; two sisters, Norma Williams and Barbara Johnson, both of Dallas, TX; one uncle, Roosevelt George of Bay City, TX; two aunts, Edna George of Dallas, TX and Lillie Mae Haynes of Melville, LA; seventeen grandchildren; eleven great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by: her husband, Freddie L. Ford, Sr.; her parents, William Watkins and Bernice Young; two brothers, Aaron Brown and Larry Brown, Sr.; one sister, Mary Adams; one step sister, Lennie Watkins Harris; and one great grandchild, Avainna Kennerson.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Community Chapel Church of God In Christ.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the Staff of Heritage Manor Nursing Home of Ville Platte and Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.

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My Aunt Linda, you will forever be in my heart. Thank you for always being there and looking out for me and my family. Although I am deeply saddened by your passing, I rejoice that you have transitioned from this earthly abode into your eternal peace. My deepest Condolences and prayers for the entire family. Leisa Sam Anderson

Correction: Big sister I never had.
Sylvia Watkins-Richard

I'll always remember Linda as the big sister I bet had. She welcomed everyone into her family with open arms and a heart of love. I will miss her. May God strengthen her family during this time of bereavement. Sylvia Watkins-Richard

Aunt Linda, your meekness and humility, will always be the virtues that I will remember. You had such a kindness within your heart, that was truly displayed by action. Thank you for being an exemplary virtuous woman to follow. You've fought a good fight and ran the race. Job well done, thy good and faithful servant. Say hello to Mama Dear for me. Get your rest. With love, Your Niece and Nephew, Min. Torina and Pastor Bennett Leonard. ❤️

Please accept my sincere condolences. Charles Jagneaux

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