Beatrice Ford

Beatrice Ford, 76, of New Burnside, IL died Tuesday January 3, 2023 at 10:40 am at Integrity Healthcare of Marion. Graveside services will be held Friday January 6, 2023 at 12 noon at Rock Springs Cemetery in Simpson, IL. Reverend Mark Cockrum will officiate. Visitation will be held Friday from 10 to 11 am at Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL. She was born on May 23, 1946 in Anna, IL to the late Bass & Frances Kerley. She married Wade Schell on September 22, 1967 and he preceded in death. She later married Rondal Ford and he survives. She loved collecting Coca Cola items, playing cards and visiting with her grandchildren and family. She was also a member of the New Burnside Baptist Church. Bea is survived by her Husband: Rondal Ford of New Burnside, IL; 6 Children: Anita Edmonds of Creal Springs, IL; Cathy (Curt) Conley of Ozark, IL; Stacey Schell of New Burnside, IL; Amy Agin of Goreville, IL; Markus Ford of Marion, IL and Tracelyn (Justin) Debaun of Cypress, IL; 3 Sisters: Rose Mary Harper of Eldorado, IL; Joyce (Freeman) Schell of New Burnside, IL and Laura Alice Clayton; 11 Grandchildren: Courtney, Jacob, Kristen, Layton, Hailey, Shawna, Kyle, Zachary, Anyssia, Parker and Emilie and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first Husband: Wade Schell; Sisters: Doris Kerley and Helen Miller-Robinson and Brothers: Raymond Andrew Kerley and Bass Ray Kerley.