Ms. Mary A. Crawford Ford Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Ms. Mary A. Crawford Ford

Mother Mary Crawford Ford, lovingly known as “Mary Anna” was born February 23, 1935 to the late Willie Lee Lomax (Eddie Rufus) and Maxwell Huntley Sr. (Nellie) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mary Anna entered the Gates of Heaven on October 11, 2022 at her home.

Mary Anna was an overachiever and a very self-disciplined scholar. She graduated from Anson County Training School in 1953 as the Salutatorian of her class.

Mary Anna accepted Christ at an early age at St. Mark Church of God. She was an active member of First Baptist Church in Wadesboro, NC. There she served as the Church Custodian, President of the Usher Board, lead cook, member of FBC Senior Choir, Bell Chorus, Missionary, and the Church Mother. Mary was a devoted servant at First Baptist church until her health declined. Afterward, she was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church of Harrisburg under their Watch Care Team.

Mary Anna was an active member of her community. She was a member of Love Chapter #26, Order Of The Eastern Star of Morven, NC and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #10403 of Wadesboro, NC. She wore many hats for the people of Anson County and especially for those in the Cedar and Salisbury Street Community. She was known as Ms. Ford and the “Candy Lady.” She was the babysitter and disciplinarian to the entire neighborhood. In an effort to keep the neighborhood kids from crossing the busy highway to go to the local convenience store and to provide affordable meals to those families in need; the “Candy Lady” sold candy, cookies, hotdogs, beverages and ice cream. She used these encounters as an opportunity to teach the neighborhood kids how to count and budget their money, how to use credit, and the importance of paying on time. Ms. Ford will forever be remembered for her infamous hotdogs, and her tough disciplinary stance “Just Do It.”

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Lee Lomax (Eddie Rufus) and Maxwell Huntley Sr. (Nellie); ex-husband, Alford Lee Ford; son, Charles Crawford; two brothers, Clayton Crawford and Harold Huntley; daughter-in-law, Mary Montgomery Crawford, three granddaughters, ChaRhonda McGriff, Genie “Tai” Dows and Latoya Bennett and spiritual sisters, Mrs. Juanita Medley, Mrs. Doris B Smith and Mrs. M.R. Bell.

She leaves to cherish fond memories her children, Charvetta Ford (of the home), Minister Bernia Jaecksch-Ford (Shauna), Amy Ford, Reverend Paulus Ford (Tonja) and Anne Hubbard; sons-in-law, Ronald McGriff and Walter Twitty; and two bonus daughters, Evadne K. Smith, and Sabronia Dows. Her grandchildren, Cera Smith (Everett), Kimyada Adams (Dereck), Latoya Hubbard, Charlie Jaecksch-Ford, Preston Leak Jr., Tjay Dunlap, Seconda Ford, Santario Berry, Michael Crawford, Jonathan Crawford, Kemberlee Crawford, Shonda Crawford, Christopher Crawford (Shalonda), Ashley Green, Jasmine Ivey, Shaylan Taylor; Adrian Smith, Riki Dows and Destiny Dows; 29 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.

Her siblings, Charlene McCormick (Lorenzo), Cherelle Casey (Reverend Billy), Maxwell Huntley Jr., and Dennis Huntley; special cousins, Cylathia Borden and Irene Harrington (Maurice); special friends, Margaret Parker White, Queenie Lee (Keith), Hester Spencer (Manzell Sr.), Arethra Escalera, Retha Lindsay (Donnell) and Reno Smith along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The Services to Honor the Life and Legacy of Ms. Ford will be on Friday, October 21, 2022, 2:00pm, First Baptist Church, 722 Sikes Avenue, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be at Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The Ford Family will greet family and friends on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 1:30-2:00pm at First Baptist Church.

The public viewing for Mother Ford will be on Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 3:00-6:00pm at Smith Funeral Home, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina and on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 12:30-1:00pm at First Baptist Church.

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Clinton Douglas sent The Sweetest Touch for Ms. Mary A. Crawford Ford - October 20, 2022

With deepest Sympathy.
Clinton & Ursula Douglas

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Tikishia Smiley sent Heavenly & Harmony for Ms. Mary A. Crawford Ford - October 19, 2022

May God grant you peace and comfort in this your time of need. James and Tikishia Smiley

Beautiful Dreams was sent for Ms. Mary A. Crawford Ford - October 19, 2022

Sylvette Tillman sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Ms. Mary A. Crawford Ford - October 18, 2022

Cera, Keeping you and family in our prayers. May your Grandmother rest in paradise. Larry & Sylvette Tillman and Family

Jon Silverman sent Garden of Memories for Ms. Mary A. Crawford Ford - October 17, 2022

May you find comfort from Jesus Christ while you grieve your always in my prayers and in my heart God bless you

Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket was sent for Ms. Mary A. Crawford Ford - October 16, 2022

David Neal sent Here Comes The Sun for Ms. Mary A. Crawford Ford - October 15, 2022

We will always remember the love, Sister Mary Anna shared with our family. Love, Ms Mary Neal and Family.

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Prayers of Comfort sent to you all during this most difficult time. Love The Polk & Buchanon Family

To the Ford family we're so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God give you strength during this most difficult time!! Bruce and Mary Sturdivant and family!

To Amy, I am sorry for the lost of your Mom. We have your family in our prayers. Shaneta C. Little & Rosa Wall-Little

So sorry for your loss! Sending my Sincere Condolences and prayers. Brenda Merriman and Family ❤❤🙏🙏

Our sincere condolences are shared with the Ford Family. Mrs. Ford was a dear and special Lady to our family. We pray God's comfort to each member of her family. Deacon Jay, Cordelia and Byron Clark

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Condolences to the Crawford/ Ford families with our deepest Sympathy..Montgomery Family

Amy, I am so saddened to hear of your mom's passing. Praying for you and your family during this very difficult time. Leticia Lowery

My condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Delois Lowery

I have fond memories of Ms. Ford from when I worked with the NAACP. Ms. Ford was always so kind and supportive. My condolences to her children and family. May God bless and comfort you now and in the future. Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Class of 1985

I have fond memories of Ms. Ford from when I worked with the NAACP. Ms. Ford was always so kind and supportive. My condolences to her children and family. May God bless and comfort you now and in the future.

My heartfelt condolences go out to you and the family. She's held a special place in the heart of the Campbell family for years. May God continue to bless you and and be with you as you treasure all of those memories that you have with her. The comfort for me is that she is with my parents Reverend Howard and Teresa Campbell in their heavenly home. Agape love to all.

So sorry for your loss when you lose your mom, that's really hard. Praying for you and your family Brenda Richardson

My prayers and condolences to the family during this difficult time! - Robyn (QC Aggie Alumni Chapter)

Will truly miss you my cousin
Shirley Robinson Figueroa

Will miss you my wonderful cousin,my childhood memories are full of you and my grandmother, your aunt Nider.you were always there.Wadesboro will not be the same. Much love Shirley Robinson Figueroa

My sincere condolences in the loss of your mother prayers for you and family Margie Smith

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sadness & grief. I'm praying that God will give you all peace & comfort in your hearts now & everyday going forward. Love you all, LaQuandra ❤️❤️❤️

Praying God's peace, comfort, and love to Ms. Mary's children and extended family and close friends at this time. Dolphus, Priscilla, Jay, Elaine, and Grace Newton

Keeping your family and our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. The Himes Family

Love and peace to the family during this difficult time
Cassandra Lowery

Praying for all family and friends. ~Quincy Washington

Sending my condolences to the family. Mary was always good to me and even though we didn't see her much I still had much love for her. Love Samori Dunlap and family

We pray that God will continue to Hold and Heal your Hearts, there is nothing like a mother's Love. She share her Love with every child that was in her Daycare and they will always have fond memories of her. Love, Brittany, Carltrell and Priscilla

My condolences to you and your family may God bless you all.
Angela Reid and family

My condolences and prayers to her children and family. May God continue to strengthen you as you endure your loss of a jewel. Delores Sturdivant & Family

To the Crawford Ford family, may the God of peace be with you all throughout the remainder of your days!
In loving peace and comfort, Mr & Mrs Victor, Sechiquita Jones

My Deepest condolences to the Ford family. Praying for each of you.

On behalf of Bownan Sr High school class of 1982 we're sending our sincere to our classmates Rev Paulus Ford and the entire Crawford/Ford family. May God cover and keep you during this difficult time. 🙏🏽

Sincere condolences to you and your family, Charvetta. May God keep you all in His loving arms. Love you, Kowana

I am sorry for the loss of your Mother Charvetta and wishing you my sincerest condolences and prayers for you and your family.
Renee' Anthony Leak C/O 1989🙏🏾💙💛❤️

So very sorry for your loss of your dear mother. Kip and I are praying for you and your family. We bid you peace, strength and love to endure the days, weeks, and months ahead.
With love, Kip & Tameeka Boyce

Fellow Aggie Charvetta, God continues to speak. A mother's love never leaves us. Praying for your strength and comfort during this change. I too know this journey. God Bless. Evetta Lawrence-Davis, Ed.D NCA&TSU Class of 88 "Aggie Pride!"

Praying for peace and blessings during this time of sorrow. Keeping the entire family in prayer.
Love Ivey Owens

Charvetta sincerest condolences to you and your family. You are in our prayers. Hugs Rhonda and Lauryn

My sincerest condolences to you and your family during this time. You are in our prayers. Hugs

My condolences are with the entire family for your loss - sending lots of love and hugs. 🙏🏾❤️~ LaTeesha Scott Mungin

Charvetta and family. Heartfelt condolences to you during this difficult time. Praying fervently for your strength. Love, Ruth A Cooper Gardner

My condolences are with each of you during this difficult time of transition. Better Days Are Coming. 🙏🏽❤️ Cedrik Pickett

Cedrik Pickett

Our Prayers are with the Entire Ford's Family on the passing their Mom,Grandmom, a Mother of our Church and a Special Friend, to all who knew her. I am truly going to miss you because you was truly a Blessing to me. She fought a good fight, now she is taking her rest. Rest in Peace, Mrs. Mary Ford, I Love You. Keith and Queenie

My condolences to you and your family. 🙏🏽
Lisa Kelly

Mt condolences to the family praying 🙏

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family. We will keep you lifted in prayer....
UMIC Fellowship Apostle D. Phil Montgomery Bishop Vivian Murphy-Hutcheson

Rest in paradise MrsMary Anna

Barbara Ingram y'all have my sincere condolences. Praying for the family

May you have peace and comfort during this time of sorrow. We will continue to lift you in prayer. Love, Derrick & Judy Hall.

Grandma
God looked around his garden and found an empty space. Then he looked down upon this earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful He only takes the best.
Blue

🕊️Miss Mary, phenomenal strong, beautiful woman. Always available to help others. We Love Miss Mary♥️ Our most sincere condolences to all. Take your rest Miss Mary, missed by all. Andrea&Tommie Deberry.

Our family is so sorry for the loss of your mother. We have known the Ford family for many years. May God continue to bless all of you. Callie & Susan Little

We are sorry for the loss of your love one. May God bless and keep you and to know that he still cares.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sandy Allen Anthony

We're so very sorry for your loss. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Rosie & Deborah Hough and Family.

Mrs Mary was a sweet and humble lady who loved God, family, fellow man and Church. May God rest her soul and fill all concerned with peace through precious memories of happier times! Pra, love, hugs and positive thoughts for all! T WAYNE MURDOCK