Alice Ford

November 8, 1935 - February 26, 2021

Alice Ford entered eternal life on Friday February 26, 2021, at the age of 85. Known and loved by many as Mom, Mama Ford or Mema. She was always available to lend an ear or a bed to family, friend or anyone, who needed it. She was a straight talker who would tell you what you needed to hear but held no judgement on anyone. Alice was a kind and loving person who helped many of her children’s friends however she could. She was always willing to listen and provide guidance to whoever needed it. She opened her house many times for a place to stay, a kind word or warm meal. Alice drove a Hillsborough County Public School bus for 26 years and met many lifelong friends throughout her time there. She could talk for hours about the struggles of driving 30 or more children in one vehicle. Alice was born in Bradford, Ohio, on November 8th, 1935 to her parents Virgil Pitman and Lydia Brewer. She married her husband, John Ford on August 25, 1956. They raised 3 sons, John, David, and Chris and 1 daughter, Jeanne, in Tampa Florida. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, John (50) and her son David (55). She is survived by 3 of her children, John, Chris and Jeanne as well as her 3 grandchildren, Trey , Bradley, and Deja. A service will be held on March 6, 2021 between the hours of 1pm-4pm at the Boza & Roel Funeral Home, located at 4730 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa 33603.