Name: Visitation for Thelma Denton Ford
Start: 2019-07-09T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-07-09T22:00:00.000Z
Location: J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Downtown Chapel

Thelma Denton Ford Edisto Island - Thelma Denton Ford, 92, of Edisto Island, South Carolina, widow of William "Bill" Gerald Ford, entered into eternal rest Saturday, July 6, 2019. Her Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 115 W. Church Street, at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Piedmont Cemetery, 121 Piedmont Road, Bishopville, SC 29010. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in Stuhr's Downtown Chapel and again on Wednesday, one hour prior to the service at the church. Thelma was born November 15, 1926, in Lee County, South Carolina, daughter of the late Herman Baum Denton and John Dallas Denton. She was an Office Manager at Atlantic Pest and Termite Management, Inc. Thelma was a charter member of Epworth United Methodist Church. She loved to travel, especially to South Dakota where she hosted hunters every pheasant season for 17 years. She loved visiting Israel and made three trips to the Holy Land. Thelma is survived by her two sons: Rev. Julian R. Ford (Jane) of Seneca, SC, and William T. "Ted" Ford (Rosemary), of Edisto Island, SC; daughter-in-law, Sherry Ford; seven grandchildren: Parker Ford (Cheryl), Marc Ford, Rosemary Ford Bonham (Brad), Todd Ford (Brandi), Maegan Ford Bell (Doug), Hunter Ford (Melissa), Elizabeth Ford Foxworth (Shawn); two sisters: Betty Langston of Delzell, SC and Nancy McLeod of Sumter, SC; and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons: Tommy Ford and Denny Ford. Memorials may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 1540 Camp Road, Charleston, SC 29412 or Edisto Island United Methodist Church, 8193 Palmetto Road, Edisto Island, SC 29438. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
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9 Entries

Linda and Wendell Shealy

July 19, 2019

Dear Ford Clan,
Just finished viewing all the photos of Thelma. What a wonderful tribute to her earthly life!
She was such a special person and such a good friend to Mom since we were all children in Anderson. We're so glad our family was able to travel part of the road of life with this beautiful woman who made us all smile.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Holcombe Crew

Lynn Lewis Wise

July 10, 2019

Julian & Ted, We are so sorry about your mother. You and all of the family are in our prayers.

Bill & Mary Ruth Mills

July 9, 2019

Rev. Ford & Family,
When we lose a parent it is such a great loss but, when we think of your Mother, we see her sitting at the feet of Jesus. It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life. God called her home and He has left the family a gift of memories in exchange. Hold on to all those memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Your loss is Heaven's gain.

Our thoughts & prayers are with you and all the family.

Bill & Mary Ruth Mills

Judy Cook

July 9, 2019

Our Family has known Thelma since I was 5 years old. Her, her husband, and my parents were charter members at Epworth together. My Moma,Nell Forlaw, would cut and style her hair.My grandson, Nick, who was about 10 or so at the time, had a big debate on whether Santa Claus was real. She even wrote him a letter about how Santa represents the spirit of Christmas. She,of course, won the debate. Thelma will be missed by our family. We really loved her.

Mike and Lynn Able

July 9, 2019

Dear Ted
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. In viewing the photos on the web page, it looks like you will have a lot of fond memories to recall in those quiet moments when you miss her. Mike and I send our most sincerest condolences.
Love and Blessings to you and your family.

Joanie Rugheimer Clute

July 9, 2019

So sorry to learn of Thelma's passing. She was a wonderful person and I am sure that she is now seeing God's face and the loved ones who were reunited with her. Non the less, I am sorry for your loss and know you will miss her greatly.

Janice Denton and John Arledge

July 9, 2019

So sorry to hear of Thelma's passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers!

Angela Ban

July 8, 2019

I will always remember her smiling face at all the family reunions. She was such a sweet an caring person. I know she will be missed by many. My prayers go out to the family.

Marcia Allen

July 8, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Ford's passing. My thoughts for peace are with you.
Marcia Allen

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J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Downtown Chapel

232 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC

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Bethlehem United Methodist Church

115 W. Church Street, Bishopville, SC

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Bethlehem United Methodist Church

115 W. Church Street, SC

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