Anne Doris Ford was born to the union of the late Clifford and Estell Henderson in Shellman, GA on March 8, 1934. She was the tenth & last child to that union.
Anne accepted Christ at an early age, attending St. Paul A.M.E. church.
Anne graduated high school in Shellman, GA. Later, she moved to Miami, FL., where she met and married the late John Bruton. Soon after, they relocated to Chicago, IL., where she attended and graduated from Jones Commercial and began her career as a Dental Hygienist. While in Chicago, she gave birth to three children; Ronald David, Cheryl Denise and Felicia Shaunell. She later met and married YZRiley Ford, who had a daughter, Angela & the blended family was created on September 8, 1973.
The family joined Greater Institutional A.M.E. Church where Annie became a faithful, dedicated member, choir member, class leader, Sunday School Teacher, Think Tank Club member and Christian Education Board Member. Anne joined the South Shore Commission where she worked with and for the U.S. Senator, representing Illinois, who later became the 44th and first African American President of the United States, Barrack Obama. She was very active and well known in community services throughout the city of Chicago.
Anne was a sweet, loving and kind-hearted person who impacted multiple lives. She had a zest for life and for serving the Lord. Also, she took great pride in being a nurturer. Her magnetic personality drew people from all walks of life into her circle. She was known for her beautiful angelic voice, which she knew was a gift from GOD, so she used it to uplift His name.
In 2002, Anne and Riley began a new chapter in their lives by relocating to Jacksonville, FL. Riley ventured out and found Spoken Word Ministries, where he became a faithful member and she later joined him. She was loved and welcomed into what was their new Church Family, where they served the Lord together.
Anne was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Angela and son in law, Carl and siblings.
Anne leaves to mourn and cherish her loving memory: husband, Riley Ford; children, Ronald, Cheryl (Oscar), Felicia and Angela (Carl); sister-in-law, Mae Henderson; a special God-Daughter, Anita; five grandchildren, Paulette, Danielle (Cameron), Jamaal (Shanel), Carla, and Nicole (Matt); six great-grandchildren, Khalilah, Dejanei, Jalen, Jamari, Ella and Massimo. A host of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly and several other relatives and friends.