Obituary

Shirley Ann Ford

64 a resident of Lincoln, went to be with her Lord September 16, 2012 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born April 22, 1948 in California, the daughter of Melvin and Pauline Whiteside Osburn.

Shirley was the pastor of the Lincoln Church of God.

She was preceded in death by one son, Stephen Ray Ford, her parents, three brothers, David Osburn, Danny Osburn and Randy Osburn.

Survivors include her husband Cecil Eugene Ford; two daughters, Tammie Jean Ballou of Linoln and Brenda Ann Tomlin of Pea Ridge; two sisters, Dianna Turner of Prairie Grove and Carol Crews of Springfield, Missouri; six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 10:00 A.M. at Lincoln Church of God with Bro. Randall Abbott officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Mitchell Huffaker, Eric Hutchison, Joshua Ballou, Michael Miller, James Miller and Michael Stevens.
Funeral Service

10:00 am
Lincoln Church of God
Visitation

6:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 56, Space 190
General

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Tributes

We were saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Sister Ford. Sad because death is the final step before we enter eternity. And it is an earthly loss, But we rejoice to know that she is walking down the streets of Glory talking with friends, and family who have gone before her. Her journey is complete, and we will one day be reunited with her. Our prayers go to the family and to the Lincoln Church of God. We love you all.. May God give you His unfailing peace during this time..
Bryan & Twila Maloney - Friends
I am sorry for your loss. I will miss her too. Be comforted in the knowledge that she is now with her Lord and Savior and is living like never before. She has completed the journey we all are traveling and has made it home. God bless you all and know I love you.
Linda Hall - Friend
Tammie and Family, So Sorry about your lose am thinking and praying for all. Love Blendia and Family
Blendia Curtis - Co Worker With Tammie
Heaven is the place...where everything lasts forever, where love fills every heart, where praise never stops, where pain never enters,where joys never cease. No eye has seen, nor ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared. 1 Corinthians 2:9 Priscilla Bellamy
Priscilla Bellamy - Co-Worker With Tammie
Kassi, so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Lee
Brenda, Kassi, Derek, and Sydney...I am so sorry for your loss! you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do! Much Love Tammy and Scott Stephens
Tammy Stephens - Friend Of Daughter Brenda
Tammi and family, our prayers are with you in the time of sadness. May God grant you his wonderful peace and grace that only He can give.
Bobby Jack & Shirley Spears
We are so sorry for your loss.I enjoyed talking on the phone to Shirley. a couple of times, when Angie lived with us. She is at peace, with her family in heaven.Sincerely, Dave and Bettie Holmes
Bettie Holmes - Angie Osburn Holmes , Mother In Law
We were saddened to hear of shirleys passing. The last time I saw her was at our family reunion. She was a sweet lady. I wish I had known her better. She was the one who married my parents. Anthony wade crouch jr. And tami wise. She was a good woman and I am so honored to have had her for my second cousin. God has another angel. I am thinking of you all. And you all are in my prayers.
Stacey Lawhorn - 2nd Cousin
Gene, I offer my most heart felt condolences at the passing of your wife... However, I would like to rejoice with you, as we both know that Shirley is now rejoicing with Jesus and the Angels in Heaven!!! No pain, no suffering and no more worries in this life. God bless you brother.
Lee Eilerts - Aquaintance
What a beautiful day for the Lord to come again, she used to sing this song when we first attended Lincoln Church of God. She showed us what a true life of a child of God was like. not only did she preach it she lived it. NOW the Heavens will Dance!!!!! Enjoy those streets of Gold, you earned Every jewel in your crown. Love and Miss you Bro. & Sis. Voss
Stuart And Roberta Voss - Members Of Her Congregation
Funeral Service

10:00 am
Lincoln Church of God
Visitation

6:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 56, Space 190
General

Apr 22, 1948

Sep 16, 2012

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