Melissa Kaye Ford, 56, of Roanoke, VA and Germany went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 19, 2018. She was born in Fort Ord, CA on August 24, 1962.
She is survived by her parents, Dr. Wally and Louise Ford; siblings, Jeff (Sara) Ford, Pam (Leonard) Robinett, Randall (Luda) Ford; ten nieces and nephews: Jeffrey, II (Parinaz), Stephanie (Randy), Tiffany (Cameron), Elizabeth (Daniel), Hillary (Parker), Michael, Will, John, Charity, Eliana; three great-nieces and nephews: Charlie, Adelynn, Lucia.
Melissa was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Germany and First Baptist Church of Roanoke. She was a musician, worship leader, sang in the choir and played guitar in the Praise Band at Church and Tres Dias. She also taught Bible School.
Melissa was Baylor University graduate, later earning two masters degrees in Education and Special Education from the University of Maryland, but her special love was teaching elementary school children. She taught two years in Virginia and 28 years in Germany for children of the U. S. Department of Defense school system at Ramstein and Heidelberg.
Melissa loved traveling, especially with her nieces and nephews, and loved Israel and missions. She often hosted missionaries and other friends in her home. She worked with cross stitch but really enjoyed quilting, making many quilts for Wounded Warriors and pre-mature babies. Melissa overcame many medical and other obstacles in her lifetime, and was a true overcomer.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018 in the Faith Chapel at First Baptist Church with Dr. Bryan Smith officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 9:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Student Ministry of First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com
She is survived by her parents, Dr. Wally and Louise Ford; siblings, Jeff (Sara) Ford, Pam (Leonard) Robinett, Randall (Luda) Ford; ten nieces and nephews: Jeffrey, II (Parinaz), Stephanie (Randy), Tiffany (Cameron), Elizabeth (Daniel), Hillary (Parker), Michael, Will, John, Charity, Eliana; three great-nieces and nephews: Charlie, Adelynn, Lucia.
Melissa was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Germany and First Baptist Church of Roanoke. She was a musician, worship leader, sang in the choir and played guitar in the Praise Band at Church and Tres Dias. She also taught Bible School.
Melissa was Baylor University graduate, later earning two masters degrees in Education and Special Education from the University of Maryland, but her special love was teaching elementary school children. She taught two years in Virginia and 28 years in Germany for children of the U. S. Department of Defense school system at Ramstein and Heidelberg.
Melissa loved traveling, especially with her nieces and nephews, and loved Israel and missions. She often hosted missionaries and other friends in her home. She worked with cross stitch but really enjoyed quilting, making many quilts for Wounded Warriors and pre-mature babies. Melissa overcame many medical and other obstacles in her lifetime, and was a true overcomer.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018 in the Faith Chapel at First Baptist Church with Dr. Bryan Smith officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 9:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Student Ministry of First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com
Melissa Kaye Ford, 56, of Roanoke, VA and Germany went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 19, 2018. She was born in Fort Ord, CA on August 24, 1962.
She is survived by her parents, Dr. Wally and Louise Ford; siblings, Jeff (Sara) Ford, Pam (Leonard) Robinett, Randall (Luda) Ford; ten nieces and nephews: Jeffrey, II (Parinaz), Stephanie (Randy), Tiffany (Cameron), Elizabeth (Daniel), Hillary (Parker), Michael, Will, John, Charity, Eliana; three great-nieces and nephews: Charlie, Adelynn, Lucia.
Melissa was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Germany and First Baptist Church of Roanoke. She was a musician, worship leader, sang in the choir and played guitar in the Praise Band at Church and Tres Dias. She also taught Bible School.
Melissa was Baylor University graduate, later earning two masters degrees in Education and Special Education from the University of Maryland, but her special love was teaching elementary school children. She taught two years in Virginia and 28 years in Germany for children of the U. S. Department of Defense school system at Ramstein and Heidelberg.
Melissa loved traveling, especially with her nieces and nephews, and loved Israel and missions. She often hosted missionaries and other friends in her home. She worked with cross stitch but really enjoyed quilting, making many quilts for Wounded Warriors and pre-mature babies. Melissa overcame many medical and other obstacles in her lifetime, and was a true overcomer.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018 in the Faith Chapel at First Baptist Church with Dr. Bryan Smith officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 9:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Student Ministry of First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com
She is survived by her parents, Dr. Wally and Louise Ford; siblings, Jeff (Sara) Ford, Pam (Leonard) Robinett, Randall (Luda) Ford; ten nieces and nephews: Jeffrey, II (Parinaz), Stephanie (Randy), Tiffany (Cameron), Elizabeth (Daniel), Hillary (Parker), Michael, Will, John, Charity, Eliana; three great-nieces and nephews: Charlie, Adelynn, Lucia.
Melissa was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Germany and First Baptist Church of Roanoke. She was a musician, worship leader, sang in the choir and played guitar in the Praise Band at Church and Tres Dias. She also taught Bible School.
Melissa was Baylor University graduate, later earning two masters degrees in Education and Special Education from the University of Maryland, but her special love was teaching elementary school children. She taught two years in Virginia and 28 years in Germany for children of the U. S. Department of Defense school system at Ramstein and Heidelberg.
Melissa loved traveling, especially with her nieces and nephews, and loved Israel and missions. She often hosted missionaries and other friends in her home. She worked with cross stitch but really enjoyed quilting, making many quilts for Wounded Warriors and pre-mature babies. Melissa overcame many medical and other obstacles in her lifetime, and was a true overcomer.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018 in the Faith Chapel at First Baptist Church with Dr. Bryan Smith officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 9:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Student Ministry of First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com
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