Obituary
Ann Elizabeth Ford, 94 passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Born May 1, 1931, at Winslow Memorial Hospital. The first-born angel to the late Marshall Tate and Novella Henderson. She was married to the late Dan Ford. From this union one daughter, Constance Elizabeth Ford was born.
Ann graduated from John M. Langston High School. She retired from Dan River Mills after 30 years of service.
Ann loved the Lord with all her heart and soul! She would worship the Lord no matter where she was. Being a faithful member of Bennett Memorial Baptist Church, she later moved her membership to Vance Street Missionary Baptist Church where she attended faithfully until her health declined. She did not mind letting you know she came out to ‘Give God the Glory!
Ann was predeceased by her two youngest brothers: Dave and Alfonzo Tate.
She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter; Constance E. Ford and one-sister-law; Mary Tate and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. from the Oak Hill Cemetery, 100 Walters Mill Road, Danville, Virginia. Pastor Maurice Ferrell, Vance Street Missionary Baptist Church, Eulogist and Minister Gail Saunders, Officiant, Vance Street Missionary Baptist Church Danville VA.
The family is asking relatives and friends to assemble at the residence at 10:30 a.m. on the day of the service.
Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va., Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director., Elder Monica Martin, Funeral Directress (434)799-9262.
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