Mrs. Rosie Lee Ford

September 25, 1944 - September 27, 2019

Rosie Lee Ford was born on September 25th, 1944 to Andrew and Rosa Crater, who both preceded her in death. She was the oldest of nine children to this union. Rosie graduated from Southeast High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She married her high school sweetheart, Mr. Willie H. Ford, on May 7, 1963. Their love was strong, and they stayed married until her passing for 56 years. At the outset of their marriage, they welcomed their first child, Errick Ford, into the world. He would eventually become a big brother to 4 other children, 1 daughter and 3 sons. Rosie and Willie later moved to San Francisco, California where they lived for some time. While there, Rosie worked hard educating the youth as a Teacher’s Aide. As the couple moved to Fort Worth, Texas, this hard work ethic stayed intact. She went on to work at Safeway and later, Target in which she retired from. Rosie touched the lives of numerous family and friends through her fun-loving, outgoing, wise, and kind personality. One thing everyone knows about Rosie is that she loved to laugh. She had a laugh that was both infectious and distinct. Her laugh was immediately recognizable, and it never failed to inspire laughter in others. Some of Rosie’s most beloved hobbies included playing spades, working in her garden, and spending time with her family. Rosie was also a hat, jewelry, and purse connoisseur. She loved to go shopping, and she loved to dress up. Her closet was stuffed to the brim with colorful clothing items that she enjoyed wearing. Many who have borrowed pieces from Rosie’s closet, have compared the experience to going shopping at the mall. Above all else, Rosie loved the Lord her God, and she displayed this love by being active in her roles at Christ Cathedral Church under the leadership of Bishop Sherman G. Allen. She served as President of the Usher Board while also being a member of the Mothers Board. In service and in life, she was passionate about Christ, and this was evident in the way that she let her light shine. She was giving, caring, and loving to all that she knew. Rosie Lee Crater Ford leaves to cherish her beloved memories: her husband of 56 years Willie Henry Ford; five children; Errick A Ford (Patricia), Saundra- Gaye Ford-Ford (Roderick), Stanley Q. Ford (Dionne), Willie Eugene Ford (Tomeka), Chabari A. Ford (Jacqueline); 12-grandchildren; Andre Ford (Jennifer), Erica Ford, Shakala Ford, Ra’Dricka Price (Kameron), Jarrel Ford, Shondre`a Ford, Destini Ford, Stanley Ford Jr, Errick Ford Jr., Roderick Ford II, Brashawn Ford, Sean Ford (preceded her in death) and Leilani Ford (preceded her in death). 12- great-grandchildren; five sisters and two brothers; Andrew Sonny Crater (preceded her in death), Shirley Crater, Retha Sprinkle (Sherman), Lorine Diggins (John), Ella Tate (Willie), Calvin Crater, Larry Crater, Michelle Crater. Several sister and brother in laws and a host of other grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends who loved and cherished her dearly.