Billie M. Ford, 92, was born Sept. 17, 1923 and passed away Aug. 15, 2016 at the Bangs Nursing Home.
Billie was the daughter of Olin and Jewel Strange of Bangs. She grew up on the family farm west of Bangs and attended the Bangs schools. She married Clarence Ford on March 20, 1942 and they shared 70 years together before his passing in November 2012.
Survivors include a son, Royce and wife Susan Ford of Bangs; daughter, Gaynell and husband Leland Williams of Brookesmith; four grandchildren, Stephen Williams of Bentonville, Ark., Randy Williams and wife Sherry of Santa Fe, Kimberly Beaver and husband Ray of Round Rock, and Melissa Ford of Broken Arrow, Okla.; and five great-grandchildren, Bailey, Jarret, and Avery Williams of Santa Fe, and Mason and Jaxon Beaver of Round Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence Ford; and a granddaughter, Angela Williams (1973).
She enjoyed being with family and friends and worked alongside Clarence on their farm and ranch between Trickham and Brookesmith after his discharge from the US Army Air Force. She was a member of the Fourth Street Church of Christ in Brownwood.
Her last few years were comforted by very loving and compassionate caregivers that were appreciated by her family.