Ford, Barbara L., 93, of Belleville, IL, born October 9, 1929, passed from this life into her Eternal Home on Sept. 18, 2023 at the Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab Center in Lebanon, IL.
She was raised in Champa, India, the daughter of missionaries Herman & Marie Feierabend.
Barb worked as a nurse at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, as well as Memorial Hospital in Belleville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Ted Feierabend, Herb Feierabend, and Ruth Gendzwill; former husband Edsel Dallas Ford.
She is survived by her children Virginia Lind of Marion, KS; Cynthia Marcus of Belleville, IL; Terence Ford of Prior Lake, MN; Mary Kay Ford of Dittmer, MO; and Donna Stevens of Huntsville, AL. Also surviving are grandchildren: John Lind, Brett Carey-Ford, Rachel Ford, Lindsey Ford, Daniel Weidenbenner, Jamie Weidenbenner, and step-daughter Sierra Lind with great-grandson Keanyn Lind. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
Barb will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving mother, caring nurse, and proud Christian.
Visitation will be held at Kurrus Funeral Home on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 4:00pm-8:00pm.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 2:00pm at Signal Hill United Methodist Church, 47 Signal Hill Place, Belleville, IL 62223.
Barb was a very charitable person, giving to many different charities. Two of her favorites were Billy Graham and Prison Fellowship International. As a memorial, please consider giving to one of those charities.
9 Comments To "Barbara L. Ford"
#1 Comment By Mary (Feierabend) Girard On September 20, 2023 @ 10:14 pm
My heart is going out to the family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you.
#2 Comment By Karen Monitto On September 23, 2023 @ 11:28 am
Dear Cousins,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. May God bless you during this time and always, as you celebrate the memories of her.
Love & Hugs,
Karen and Rich Monitto
#3 Comment By Lisa Graves On September 24, 2023 @ 7:44 pm
I send my deepest condolences. Barbara was a very generous woman and was always collecting things for Neighborhood House.
#4 Comment By Brenda Sawyer On September 25, 2023 @ 10:05 pm
I worked the evening shift at Memorial and Barb was the night nurse. She rode the bus and was always on time.She was a decicated nurse.
#5 Comment By Brenda Sawyer On September 25, 2023 @ 10:48 pm
i extend my sincere sympathies to the children of barbs. I had the pleasure of working with Barb in the 1970s at Belleville Memorial hospital. I remember she always rode the bus and was always on time.
#6 Comment By Margaret Nottrott Lewis On September 26, 2023 @ 12:27 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wish I could be there. Barb was a very special lady and a great Cousin!
#7 Comment By Laura Feierabend On September 27, 2023 @ 8:22 am
May there be comfort in knowing someone so special may never be forgotten. Aunt Barb was stoic and a steadfast part of my life. I hope she got a laugh at the many times lost birthday cards. She will be missed. Wish I could be there to celebrate her life.
#8 Comment By Allison Feierabend Scudder On September 27, 2023 @ 11:50 am
My heart goes out to you all! I wish you nothing but comfort and strength. Barb was a very special lady and will be surely missed.
#9 Comment By Ruth Feierabend On September 27, 2023 @ 2:29 pm
My condolences, cousins. Aunt Barb led an amazing and full life and her children are a testament to her. Wishing you peace and love. Ruth