Sally Ford
Sally Ford
Funeral services for Sally Frances Ford, 86, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2020 at Central Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ford went to her eternal home on July 20, 2020. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God gave her peace throughout her long and beautiful life and especially in her last weeks.
She was born February 5, 1934, at Moko, Arkansas, to William “Bud” Dykes and Ruth Bernice Sills Dykes. On February 7, 1951, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to the love of her life and the joy of her days, Henry George Ford, who preceded her in death on October 21, 2015. Having become a Christian at the age of 12, Sally loved the Lord beyond all else. Her quiet yet contagious faith echoed into her life with continuous acts of service and overwhelming gratitude of the people surrounding her. She was a faithful member of the Central Church of Christ in West Plains. After working as a telephone operator in Michigan and then as a cook at Junction Hill School, she treasured her work beside her husband on the family farm and found great delight in caring for those she loved, namely her children and their children, her sisters-in-law, her extended family and friends. Ultimately, she loved cooking memorable dishes, she loved her grandchildren and she loved Jesus (and not in that order). A self-taught cook, always modestly brushing off her talents, Sally greatly enjoyed preparing meals for others, whether a large family dinner, providing meals for neighbors, or simply anyone in need. Her family spent years trying to master many of her recipes including her hot rolls, among many other delicious dishes from her kitchen. Her love of the Bible and her commitment to reading it daily inspired her to leave ice water in the mailbox for the postman on hot summer days, to be a trusted confidant who shared great wisdom, and to put others before herself without fail. Above all, her unconditional love and her tender acceptance will be missed most of all, and our great loss is now Heaven’s great gain. Please honor her by sharing your precious memories of Sally with her family and anyone that crosses your path.
She is survived by two children, Mike Ford and wife, Carol, Peace Valley, Missouri and Nancy Chamberlain and husband, Danny, Springfield, Missouri; four grandchildren, Shannon Kiefer and husband, Chris, Chris Ford and wife, Jennifer, Brandon Chamberlain and Zac Crase and fiancé, Clair Plummer; and five great-grandchildren, Gracie, Logan, Cade, Ainsley and Austin.
Her parents, husband, one infant son, Larry Wayne, one infant brother and her sister, Marie Perry, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Ford will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mint Springs Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Dustin Mahan
July 20, 2020 @ 4:01 pm
Dad, I’m sorry about the loss of Sally Dykes-Ford
Mike and Diana Pace
July 20, 2020 @ 10:43 pm
We are so sorry! Words cannot express how special Sally was to us. She was always so caring, just like she was our own family and we felt like she was. We are keeping all of her sweet family in our thoughts and prayers.
Vicki Singleton
July 21, 2020 @ 8:38 am
Thinking and praying for your family during the loss of your precious Mother. May God comfort you. Love to all.
Jami Lower
July 21, 2020 @ 9:33 am
Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your mother and grandmother. May you find comfort in God at this time of sorrow. Hugs to all.
Pat & Shirley Casey
July 21, 2020 @ 12:23 pm
She was a joy for us while we were at Central. Always a smile and a hug. She did have a wonderful faith. She was a wonderful cook and always had food at the building when it was needed. (
Loved her peach pies.)
Dave Perry
July 22, 2020 @ 10:39 am
I know she wasn’t my aunt but was was always Aint Wink to me. Loved her and will sure miss her. Sorry for all y’all she was a great lady.
Beth Maguffee Stafford
July 23, 2020 @ 8:25 am
Dear Nancy, Mike and Family,
Wink was one in a million. She was God’s gift to every life touched by her kindness and encouragement. I will deeply miss chatting with her and sharing our thoughts on almost a daily basis via text or through my Mama telling me something she said.
I so enjoyed her southern expressions, sharing memories of our family, her incredible cooking and hospitality, and her great stories of her adventures with her beloved Rudy.
She was a great cousin and awesome friend to my parents, checking in with daily West Plains weather reports to my Mama, sitting with my Dad, and serving wherever she saw a need.
She will be deeply missed, but memories of her will comfort us always, and are sure to bring many smiles our way.
You are in my thoughts and prayers , and I ask God to comfort you as only He can during sorrowful times like this.
Love, Beth (Manchester, CT)
Juanita Walker
July 27, 2020 @ 8:47 pm
Ms. Sally was one of my favorite customers at the bank where I became acquainted with her. She was always such a joy to be around and was so caring and thoughtful. I grew to think of her as a friend, not just a customer. She will be greatly missed and I am so sorry for your loss.
Kathy Beaty
July 31, 2020 @ 1:12 pm
To the family of my dear Neighbor.
So sorry for your loss of one so dear.
She and Henry were wonderful neighbors and friends to our family.
Chris and my oldest daughter,Elaine Cozort Lippincott were very good friends , even got married in Kindegarden under the table.
Sally would stop by and buy eggs from my Mom, Katherine Skaggs Bray.
May Sally rest in peace with her love of her life Henry.
Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Bray Cozort-Beaty