Wilma Ruth Ford Obituary
We announce the death of Wilma Ruth Ford (Columbia, Tennessee), who passed away on October 10, 2026, at the age of 91. Wilma will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wilma Ruth Ford to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Claude Butler Sparkman and Martha Harbison Sparkman; her husband Joe H. Ford; her son Jeff Ford; her brother Harold Sparkman; and her granddaughter-in-law Carmen Ford.
She is survived by: her son Mike; her daughter-in-law Lojune Ford of Columbia; her grandchildren, Joey Ford (Jannie) of Priceville, Jimmy Ford (Stacey) of Columbia, Tai Tebben (Brad) of Columbia, Kei Keene (Brent) of Westmoreland, Jill Coleman (Trey) of Culleoka and Heidi Angeles of Lima, Peru; her friend Trula Surles; her sister Martha Allen (Danny) of Spring Hill, Tennessee; and her niece Susan Potts. She is also survived by numerous other nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home (320 W 7th St, Columbia, TN 38401). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to the Miracle League of Columbia P.O. Box 654 Spring Hill, TN 37174 or Highland Baptist Church 1800 Highland Avenue Columbia, TN 38401.
