Edwina Ridgway Ford Obituary
In loving memory of Edwina Ridgway Ford (Forest City, North Carolina), who departed this world on April 11, 2026 at the age of 89. Edwina leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edwina Ridgway Ford to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dr. Robert Edwin and Beth Locke Ridgway; her husband Dr. Billy Ford; her brother-in-law Mark Stewart; and her grandsons, Will and Ches Ford.
She is survived by: her siblings, Susan Kay (Gary), Jennifer Stewart and Bob Ridgway (Joanne); and her children, Jo Beth James (Phillip), Suzanne McCulloch (Ray), Lanie Alligood (Steve), Jane Lyons (John) and Chet Ford (Nicole). She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Per Edwina's request, in lieu of a service and flowers, she request you tell your family and friends how much you love them, and if you feel led, contributions in her memory may be made to Prince Avenue Baptist Church's Every Neighbor campaign (https://pabc.org).
