Sarah Marjorie Ford, age 97 of Mexico Beach, Florida passed away December 21, 2023. Marjorie was born August 8, 1926 in Williston, Florida to the late Martis and Christine Ballard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Ford, Jr.; son, Brian Ford; brother, Oliver Ballard. She received her RN degree from Akron City Hospital through the United States Army. She practiced as a Registered Nurse in both the Akron, Ohio and Atlanta Georgia areas and even taught at Atlanta Christian College. Marjorie was a long-term member of Salem Baptist Church in McDonough and other local churches. She was always active in the church, singing in the choir, teaching Ladies Bible Study class, along with other church activities. She also published a Study on the Book of Revelations. She was very creative and to that end enjoyed working with ceramics and stained glass. She often stated that the best thing she made in her ceramics class was "Friends". Her greatest joy was raising her sons. Survivors include her sons and daughters in law, Fred (Mary Lou) Ford III, David (Mary Jo) Ford, Russell (Sharon) Ford, Tammi Ford; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren; brothers, Irby Ballard and Robert Ballard; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 30, 2023 from 10:00 am until 11:30 am at the funeral home. A private interment will take place at Eastlawn Memorial Park.
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