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Obituary For Lessie Beatrice Ford
Mrs. Lessie Beatrice Ford, 86, of Phenix City, AL passed Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in Phenix City, AL.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. EST, Monday, March 21, 2022 at Gaines Chapel A.M.E Church, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Nathaniel Copeland, pastor, Min. Wonder Henry, officiating and Bishop Wayne Babb, eulogist. Interment to follow in Stephens Cemetery, Phenix City, AL.
Lessie Beatrice Doctor Ford was born August 6, 1935, to the late George Doctor and Irene McCarter Doctor in Seale, Alabama. She was educated in the Russell County School System and was a 1954 graduate of Mt. Olive High School in Ft. Mitchell, Alabama. During her formative years, Lessie received salvation and united with Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She was a faithful member of the Senior Choir and The Matron Board. Lessie later joined Oasis Church International serving faithfully until the pandemic. Her greatest joy was serving in the bookstore. We will miss her calls, smile and especially her caring spirit. Lessie made a peaceful transition to be with the Lord on March 15, 2022, comfortably at her home. Lessie was preceded in death by her husband, James Ford; stepmother, Elizabeth Doctor; siblings, Burrell, George, Jr., Adell A.C Doctor, Mary Doctor Wilson and Lorene Doctor Moses; step-siblings, Lonnie Luckerson, Eddie Bell McCoy and Lillie Mae Jackson; sons, Leroy Ford and Willie James Ford; daughter, Ruby Ford Washington; son-in-law, Charlie Mahogany; daughter-in-law, Tommie Mae and great-grandson, Mason L. Ford. Lessie was employed at Dolly Madison and retired after 25 years of dedicated service.
Lessie leaves a legacy to be carried on by her devoted family three daughters; Delois Ford Benton, Gloria Ford Mahogany and Josephine Ford; one son, Johnnie Ford all of Phenix City, Alabama; three sisters-in-law, Thelma Williams, Louise Ford and Georgia Luckerson all of Phenix City, Alabama; one brother-in-law, James Moses of Detroit, Michigan; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and host of bonus grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Additionally, she leaves to cherish nieces, nephews, cousins, many adopted children and friends.
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J. L. Fitzpatrick JR.
Sending our sincere condolences. Praying that God will provide the family comfort. Arternearn and Tim Thornton
My condolences and prayers to the family, I worked with Lessie for many years, she was a wonderful person. May the Lord keep bless and keep her family.
Anne Abrams
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Love Temeka, Jilmeka and Elijah Ashford
My condolence thoughts and prayers to the family. Mrs Lessie is a beautiful person with that smile as always. May God welcome her home with open arms.To the family be strong God will get you through this.
So sorry for the passing of your love one. Sending Love and peace for the family and friends of Ms.Lessie stay Faithful and Prayed up!!!
Sympathy and condolences to the Family of Mrs Lessie Ford. Lemmie Underwood Jr.
Rest In Peace my friend younwill always live in my heart.
Mary Brooks
My condolences to the Ford family Lessie and I were friends more like sisters . She was such a lovely person I will miss her dearly we were friends for over 50 years .
Dr. Brown and the members of Mount Olive Baptist Church sends condolences to the family of Sister Ford.
My sincere condolences to the Ford.Lessie was a sweet and beautiful lady we were friends from day 1 when we walked in the door at Dolly Madison together and had never seen each other before as friends we respected each other this friendship lasted until she passed and it was over 50years.. Rest In Peace Sweet Lessie. Betty R Allen
To the Family, our love and condolences are forever with you. God is ! Love you so much ! Larry and Gwenetta Echols, Phenix City Al
To The Ford Family comfort share a memory or light to the family love Garry Simmons Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Respectfully, Reginald, Deneen Thornton - & D'Andre Hill, Phenix City, AL.
Condolences to the family and all those who knew Ms. Lessie. She was such a sweet dear person to me, faithful and always had a smile upon greeting her even when she may not have been feeling well, she was always cheerful. She was dedicated to her call in the ministry, loved working in the Bookstore and always available. She will be truly missed at Oasis Church. She is now in the presence of the Lord and we have hope that we will meet again. Praying for the family that you hold fast to your faith, Ms. Lessie left a legacy with you, her love and faith in Jesus Christ. Brenda Tarver
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