Shirley Gay Ford's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2026 in Lewes, Delaware

Shirley Gay Ford

January 2, 1936 - August 8, 2026 (90 years old)

Lewes, Delaware

Shirley Gay Ford's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2026 in Lewes, Delaware

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Shirley Gay Ford

January 2, 1936 - August 8, 2026 (90 years old)

Lewes, Delaware

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Shirley Gay Ford Obituary

Shirley Gay Ford, born on January 2, 1936 in Pineville, West Virginia, passed away on August 8, 2026. Shirley leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Gay Ford to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ruby Garnette Cook (Mullens) of Mullens, WV and Moody Camden Cook of Mullens, WV; her spouse Richard'Dale'Ford, Sr.; her siblings, Charlotte, Dixie, Sandy, Billie Jo, Sonny, Eddie and Estel; and her grandmother Shirley.

She is survived by: her children, Richard Jr. (Denise), Vicki (Joe), Mark (Michelle) and Camden (Kerri); her grandchildren, Evan, Aerin, Katherine, Julia, Daniel, Christian, Isabella, Taylor and Nicholas; and her great grandchild Lea. She is also survived by oldest of 8 children with 4 sisters and 3 brothers.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Historic Lewes (1008 Kings Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service



Wed

Sep 23

Celebration of life

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Historic Lewes
1008 Kings Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958

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