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Venezuela B. Ford ST. STEPHEN, SC - Mrs. Venezuela Burgess Ford was born to Mrs. Mollie & Cyrus Burgess in Gable, SC on October 19, 1931 and was called home February 12, 2023. She was the oldest girl of nine siblings. She continued her secondary education at Russellville High School and post-secondary at S.C. State University, where she earned her Master's in education. She later taught in Berkeley County for thirty-eight (38) years. She met and married Willie E. Ford in 1956. Their union resulted in three sons. Dino E. Ford, who preceded her in death (2019), Dwayne (Joy) and Shaun (Crystal). She lived to know nine (9) grandchildren and two (2) great-grandchildren. She also leaves a loving sister, Kittye Brown, a host of nieces, nephews, friends and associates. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2023.

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deborah d moseley

February 22, 2023

in memory of a very fine teacher and co-worker. my condolences to family and friends.

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