Florence Marie Cole Ford

On November 9, 2026, Florence Marie Cole Ford completed the journey to her heavenly home. Marie was born on March 22, 1929, to the late Robert Dalton and Fanny Spencer Cole. She lived a full life as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Marie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry Lewis Ford, as well as by her brothers, Morgan and Page Cole, and her sister, Doris Elliot. Marie is survived by her sister, Lucy Arrington, her son Donald Ford (and wife Vickie) and her daughter Jane Swope (and husband Tom); her grandchildren Lacey Swope Clarke (and husband Josh), Aaron Swope (and wife Rebecca), Alyssa Ford and Brycen Ford; and her great grandchildren Jaxon and Maddox Swope, and Kirby and Waylynn Clarke; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

With the exception of the last three years, Marie lived in the community in which she was born, and made a positive impact on so many friends, family and church family over her lifetime. She was both a farmer’s wife and beautician for many years. She was always willing to help others in any way possible. She always saw the best in people and never made any complaints. She will be missed by all that knew her.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 14th at Shady Grove Methodist Church, followed by a reception in the Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her memory to the cemetery fund for Shady Grove United Methodist Church, at 8007 East Hyco Road, Virgilina, Virginia, 24598, or the charity of your choice.