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Deborah Shelane Ford

June 11, 2015

Deborah S. Ford, of Lancaster, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, departed this life on Thursday, June 11, 2015, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was the widow of Dale C. Ford and Ronald E. Clary. Deborah was the daughter of the late Alfred and Hattie (Calhoun) Hazelwood.

Besides working in operating rooms as a RN and surgical technician for more than 40 years, Deborah was active in her church and civic organizations-serving on several boards and committees in the church and community. As a member of Bright Side Baptist Church for more than 30 years, one of her greatest accomplishments was coordinating the Bright Side Annual Community Health & Fitness Fair, which brought members from all parts of the community together to provide a day of screenings, information and fun for the community.

Mrs. Ford leaves to cherish her memory three brothers, Bronnie, Alameda, CA, and Alfred D. and DeMarcus B. Hazelwood, Indianapolis, IN. She was the mother of three biological children, James Adams, Jr., Raleigh, NC, Victor L. Muhammad (Mayra), Pittsburgh, PA, and Khadijah Adams-Coffield (Edgar Louis), Indianapolis, IN; and twelve grandchildren and great-grandchildren. From the blended families, she leaves to cherish her memory, Andre Ford, Tampa, FL, Dr. Ronald Clary, Jr., Providence, RI, Cynthia Drewes, NJ, Lisa Budram (Raymond), Baltimore, MD, and Anntonette Gale, Providence, RI; as well as a host of grandchildren and great-grands.

A memorial service will be held at Bright Side Baptist Church on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 10 am. The visitation will take place from 9-10 am. Repass will follow the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Bright Side Baptist Church Youth Department, 515 Hershey Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603.

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June 17, 2015

June 17,

Rest well my sister-in-law. You brought a lot of joy to this world to many, many people.

Harold Ford

June 16, 2015

My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers go out to her loved ones. Debra was a tender and loving soul. My memories of Debra will be cherised. She was to me a real true mother who loved and cared for her children. She showed kindness and was always there to help and guide with good advice. She was a God fearing person who was always mindful of others. May the Most High bless her beatiful soul.
June 16, 2015
Sincerely
Andre Ford

June 15, 2015

CONDOLENCE FOR THE FAMILY OF SIS. DEBORAH FORD:

From: Rev. Dr. Clarence C. Moore, First Lady Hope Moore, and the New Era Church Congregation

June 15th, 2015

To: Al “Darnell” Hazelwood and the Ford Family:

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.” Rev. 21:4

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the home-going celebration of your beloved Deborah Ford. We, the members of New Era Church Family, pray that God will sustain you in your bereavement and give you peace and comfort at this difficult time. God’s ways are past finding out, but there is always good in them for those who trust in Him.

Be it resolved, that we share every sorrow of the bereaved family and that we stand always ready to welcome them to the cross, for earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

May God bless and keep you is our prayer.

Visitation: Saturday, June 20, 2015; 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM; Bright Side Baptist Church; 515 Hershey Ave.; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Saturday, June 20, 2015; 10:00 AM; Bright Side Baptist Church; 515 Hershey Ave.; Lancaster, PA
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