Juanita Gerldean Ford

Gerldean Ford, of Stroud, OK passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Gerldean was born on August 23, 1935, in Stroud, OK to Lowell and Bernadean (Walls) Henderson. Gerldean and her family stayed around the Stroud area, she attended grade school at Shamrock and then went to Stroud High School and graduated in 1953. After high school, Gerldean went to Draughn Business School and received her certificate. She worked for several local banks and businesses around Stroud, but her greatest job was being at home and taking care of her family. Gerldean enjoyed crocheting and crafting. She also really liked to take pictures, often snapping pictures out the window on various trips she went on. Gerldean was so kind and thought the best of everyone and always put others first, her compassion and thoughtfulness will be missed.

Gerldean was preceded in death by her parents Lowell and Bernadean Henderson and her four siblings.

Gerldean is survived by her husband of 46 years Robert H. Ford; her son CW Melton and wife Connie; her son Gene Melton; her daughter Juanita Hendricks; her step-daughter Roberta and husband Joe; her step-son William Ford; her sister Darlene Hixson and brother Jerry Henderson; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; she is also survived by Fay Melton, Bryan Hendricks, and Terry Melton; along with many extended family and friends.

A funeral service will be Friday, October 20, 2023 at 10:00AM at Stroud Christian Church, Stroud, OK with Pastor Will Fine officiating, burial to follow at Stroud Cemetery. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.parksbrothers.net. Care services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Stroud, OK.