Frances Marie Ford of Opelika was born to the late Elbert and Carrie Richardson Moore on Oct. 17, 1937, and passed away peacefully at her home on May 3, 2022. She was 84 years old.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ford; daughter, Jackie Till Damron; sister, Doris Ford; Step mother, Carrie Corley Moore; special fur baby Max.

Marie is survived by her daughters, Susan Gorham, Vickie Strong (John); grandchildren, Ashlei Babauta, Aleisha Baker, Jordan Strong, Chase Strong, Katherine Till, Emily Damron, Elizabeth Damron; great grandchildren, Kelsea Orrick, Claire Babauta, Jaxon Orrick, Jaidon Orrick, Conner Babauta; brother, Ralph Moore (Lois), as well numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; best friend Marcella Underwood.

Visitation was held Saturday, May 7, 2022 in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home from 5to   7 p.m with the funeral service will be held at Providence Baptist Church on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at 3 p.m. with Dr. Rusty Sowell officiating. Interment followed at Garden Hills Cemetery.