Elizabeth Ford

Elizabeth Ann Ford, 83, of Peoria, Arizona passed away April 8, 2021.

She was born to the late Russell and Ruby Wilson, May 30, 1937, in Iraan, Texas. Elizabeth graduated from Iraan High School in 1955.

She married the late Floyd "Bud" Ford in 1962 and they called Bakersfield, Texas home before relocating to Fort Stockton, Texas in 1973. Elizabeth relocated to Arizona in 2005 to be close to her oldest child after the passing of her beloved husband in December 2004. Elizabeth is survived by her 2 children: Janice Kevan of Palmer, Alaska and Laine Ford of Peoria, Arizona. She is also survived by 1 granddaughter, 6 step grandchildren and an extended family of loved ones and friends.

Elizabeth was a proud Texan and loved spending time with people and sharing stories of her life in Texas. She truly enjoyed making others laugh. After spending years caring for her own children as a 'stay at home' mother, Elizabeth continued to care for children through the Mother's Day Out program at the First United Methodist Church and at a local daycare center in Fort Stockton for a many years.

Visitation will be held on April 23, 2021, at 10am at the Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend. Graveside service will take place on April 23, 2021, at 11am at the East Hill Cemetery.