Mildred Elizabeth Ford Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mildred Elizabeth (Phillips) Ford, age 89 of Millville, died peacefully at her residence Sunday, January 25, 2015 with her family by her side. Born in Haywood County, North Carolina, Mrs. Ford graduated high school and then moved to Millville. She worked for Armstrong Cork Co. for 42 years through several mergers, and retired from Kerr Glass Co. Mrs. Ford worked in the packing and selecting departments. She was a member of the GBBA Union Local No. 257, and also the GMP Union. Mrs. Ford was a homemaker, and loved spending quality time with her family. She was an avid gardener, growing both vegetables and flowers. She loved animals, and particularly her pet cat. She belonged to the Mt. Sterling Baptist Church in North Carolina. Mrs. Ford is survived by one son Darrell Ford Sr. and wife Brenda of Millville; one daughter Dorothy Ford Rothbart and husband Arnold of GA; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Doyle Ford; one son William C. Ford; her parents, Marion C. Phillips and Sarah Jane (Messer); one sister Sara Edna Ford; and two brothers, Lewis E. Phillips and Harley V. Phillips. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad St., Millville. There will be a viewing on Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Centre Grove Methodist Cemetery. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Mildred Ford may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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Mildred Elizabeth Ford

May 31, 1925 - January 25, 2015