Gail P. Lips Ford Obituary
The passing of Gail P. Lips Ford (Cincinnati, Ohio) occurred on October 8, 2026. Gail, born on April 23, 1939, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dr. Gilman Peterson and Evelyn Whitehouse Peterson; her former husband James Alan Lips; Dr. Starr Ford II. She is survived by: her children, James Lips, Jr. (Julie Lips), Carolyn Clark (Chris Clark) and Suzanne Wynne (Adam Wynne); her grandchildren, Audrey Contaldi (Lou), Katie Lips, Jack Lips, Abigail Clark, Harrison Clark (Trinidy), Ava Wynne and Julia Wynne; her great grandchildren, Dean and Sydney Contaldi; her brother Dr. Gilman Peterson (Georgia); her nieces and nephews, Dr. Gilman Peterson III (Shana) and Johanna Tsao (Andrew); her sister-in-law Carolyn Kenton; her nephew William Kenton II (Robin); her niece Martha Kenton; her brother-in-law Ashley Ford (Bobbie); and her nieces and nephews, Starr Ford III, Jonathan Ford (Debbie) and Robert Ford (Annie). She is also survived by her extended family and many dear friends.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Knox Presbyterian Church (3400 Michigan Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208).
Flowers may be sent, or memorial donations may be made to one of the following organizations in Gail's honor: ALS United Ohio (Cincinnati area) (https://www.cincinnatigives.org), Knox Presbyterian Church.
