Evelyn Ford Obituary Evelyn Beatty Ford March 24, 1936 - June 19, 2022 Boykins - Evelyn Beatty Ford, 86, widow of Herbert Hunter Ford, Jr., passed away at home June 19, 2022 with her daughter and son at her bedside. She was born on March 24, 1936 in Greensville County to the late Edward Eugene Beatty and Annie Lena Rogester Beatty. She was also predeceased by her brother Marvin Eugene Beatty, her younger sister Betty Jane Moore and her twin sister Shirley Beatty Connell. Evelyn was a member of Boykins United Methodist Church. Left to cherish her memory are a son Bruce Lassiter Ford and his wife Susan of Chesterfield; a daughter, Yvette Ford Smith of Boykins; three grandchildren, John Daniel Smith IV, James Hunter Ford, and Katherine Rae Ford; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at 10AM Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in Beechwood Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Cox and Mr. Mickey Beatty officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7PM Tuesday, June 21 in Boykins United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall and suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to St. Judes Children s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Childrens Hospital of Kings Daughters, P. O. Box 2156, Norfolk, VA 23501. The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice of Petersburg for their loving care. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home - Boykins on Aug. 17, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Evelyn-Ford 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/evelyn-ford-obituary?id=36252357 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary Evelyn Beatty Ford, 86, passed away on 19 June 2022 in Boykins. Born on 24 March 1936 in Greensville County, she was predeceased by her husband Herbert Hunter Ford Jr. and siblings. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and extended family. ### Narrative summary of funeral services A Graveside Service was held at 10 AM on 22 June 2022 in Beechwood Cemetery, with Rev. Jimmy Cox and Mr. Mickey Beatty officiating. The family received friends on 21 June in Boykins United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. ### The Edited Obituary Evelyn Ford Obituary Evelyn Beatty Ford 24 March 1936 - 19 June 2022 Boykins - Evelyn Beatty Ford, 86, widow of Herbert Hunter Ford Jr., passed away at home 19 June 2022 with her daughter and son at her bedside. She was born on 24 March 1936 in Greensville County to the late Edward Eugene Beatty and Annie Lena Rogester Beatty. She was also predeceased by her brother Marvin Eugene Beatty, her younger sister Betty Jane Moore, and her twin sister Shirley Beatty Connell. Evelyn was a member of Boykins United Methodist Church. Left to cherish her memory are a son Bruce Lassiter Ford and his wife Susan of Chesterfield; a daughter, Yvette Ford Smith of Boykins; three grandchildren, John Daniel Smith IV, James Hunter Ford, and Katherine Rae Ford; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, 22 June 2022 in Beechwood Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Cox and Mr. Mickey Beatty officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Tuesday, 21 June in Boykins United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall and suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Children's Hospital of King's Daughters, P.O. Box 2156, Norfolk, VA 23501. The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice of Petersburg for their loving care. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home - Boykins on 17 August 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Evelyn-Ford 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/evelyn-ford-obituary?id=36252357 ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Evelyn Beatty Ford | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 86 | | Birth | 24 March 1936; Greensville County | | Death | 19 June 2022; Boykins | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|-----------------------|--------------| | Evelyn Beatty Ford | Decedent | Boykins, VA | | Herbert Hunter Ford, Jr. | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Edward Eugene Beatty | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Annie Lena Rogester Beatty | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Bruce Lassiter Ford | Child | Chesterfield | | Yvette Ford Smith | Child | Boykins, VA | | John Daniel Smith IV | Grandchild | Unknown | | James Hunter Ford | Grandchild | Unknown | | Katherine Rae Ford | Grandchild | Unknown | | Marvin Eugene Beatty | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Betty Jane Moore | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Shirley Beatty Connell | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Evelyn was a member of Boykins United Methodist Church. 2. The family expressed gratitude to Kindred Hospice of Petersburg for their loving care. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |----------|----------------------------|----------------| | Boykins | Wright Funeral Home | 17 August 2022 | | Boykins | Legacy.com | 17 August 2022 |