Teresa L. Ford
March 8, 1962 ~ December 6, 2021
Teresa L. (Taylor) Ford, 59, Indianapolis, passed away December 6, 2021, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. It is comforting to know that she was welcomed to Heaven by her dad who died last December. Teresa was born March 8, 1962, in Franklin, to the late Tilford and H. Doris (Moore) Taylor, who survives. She married Steve Ford on January 17, 2015, and he survives.
Teresa grew up in Greenwood, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1980. Strong in her faith from an early age, she grew up in Calvary Baptist Church. She worked in the medical field for many years at St. Francis Hospital and OrthoIndy. Most recently, she was president of Dickeys Barbeque in Indianapolis.
Teresa loved the outdoors – she was an accomplished gardener and was especially fond of lilacs. She and Steve enjoyed traveling extensively, creating many happy memories. She stayed active – hiking, biking, and visiting parks. Teresa recently enjoyed the warmer weather that Florida offered in the winter months. Above all, she was strongly devoted to her children and grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandma to those most close to her. Teresa will be fondly remembered for her silly and happy demeanor that was known to brighten the lives of all those she touched.
Survivors include her husband, Steve Ford; sons, Sam (Michelle) and Joey (Chondra) Sommers; mother, H. Doris Taylor; sisters, Joann (David) Pluckebaum, Laverne (Jim) Dugan, and Denise (Matt) Rominger; step-children, Eric (Wesley) Ford and Kari (Justin) Price; grandchildren, Crew Ford, Haleigh Charlton, Akaia, Amika, and Amiya Price.
Friends and family will gather for Teresa’s Life Celebration® Visitation Sunday, December 19, 2021, 2 to 6 p.m., at the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Monday, December 20, 2021, at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, https://www.alz.org/. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Teresa and I have been friends since my son and Sam were in elementary school. She was a straight shooter and you always knew where you stood with her. She was my rock when we we both had a parent suffering from Alzheimer’s. We had many long talks supporting each other. I will miss that laugh and that smile that could light up a room. Love you, friend. See you on the other side.
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I met Teresa later in life even though we grew up in neighboring towns. Me from Franklin and her from Greenwood. Her Grandma Taylor was my Grandpa Hash’s sister. We met through Facebook on another family members page. We talked like two teenage girls right off the bat. We were a like in so many ways. We both worked in healthcare doing billing and coding. We both had two boys. We both have homes in Florida and both built our homes at the same time not far from each other. She was truly like a long lost sister. I’m going to miss her so much. You were taken too early girl! But at least you are with your sweet dad in heaven! My condolences to Steve, her children, grandchildren, her mother and sister.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
We met Teresa through her husband, Steve. We became instant friends. We shared so many good times which always included food, gardening, politics, movies and fun times when we visited at their home in Florida. We will miss her so so much.
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So very sorry to hear. Praying for you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you during this difficult time.ߙϰߙϰߙ Lisa Roberts
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tina and I are so sorry for your loss.
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So very sorry for your loss. My husband and I, shared dinner with Steve and Teresa. Teresa and I had a instant friendship. My heart breaks for you all. Brenda Eoff
Our deepest sympathies for your loss Steve and family. Prayers for peace to you all in this difficult time.
Prayers and hugs are with you.
Thinking of you Steve, Eric, and your family during this difficult time. My sincere condolences to you.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
My wife and I were fortunate enough to share our trip to Scotland and Ireland in 2017 with some wonderful people, including Teresa and her husband, Steve. What fun and laughter we had on that trip. Teresa was so full of smiles and laughter. I am heartbroken for Steve and the boys., as well as other friends and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Steve, I am so deeply saddened by your devastating loss. Please know I am praying for you and your family during this very difficult time. Carol Ryan
Our condolences go out to the entire Ford family and friends and family of Teresa. May she Rest In Peace. We are praying for comfort and peace for the family during this most difficult time. Mark Gibson Susan Clark Ed and Judy Gibson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. Cathy & David Epps
Steve, I am heartbroken to hear of your tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
My God give you the peace and strength you need to get through this difficult time.
As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of “Teresa Ford”.Bobby Cothron Family – Dawn/Dave Schab
With deepest sympathy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are praying that you and the family will receive all of God’s comfort and strength as you go through this time of sorrow.
I am so sorry for your loss of a loved one, saying many prayers for the family.
So saddened by your loss. May you find comfort from your warm memories and peace from the Prince of Peace.
Holding you in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Teresa, my sister-in-law, was like a sister I never had. We had so many good times together over the years. We enjoyed playing games and having family gatherings. I loved when Steve and Teresa brought her 2 sons to visit me in Minnesota. We had such fun. She was a huge support to me earlier this year when my husband,John, died. She helped me load the van to move back to Minnesota last April. I will miss her. I’m sending many prayers for Steve, Sam and Joey to find comfort and peace knowing she is now with our Lord. Miriam Ford
Teresa was such a special part of our family! We loved her laugh, smile, sense of humor and love for ours & her grandson Crew. She called him her “sugar bug” and he loved his “Paresa” We will always remember her with a smile and the love she had for others. Our prayers are with Steve & her family and the peace in knowing she is with her heavenly father. Dennis & Linda Kinstle
Steve and family: May God, through Christ Jesus give you peace in this difficult time.
Teresa will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Praying for peace and comfort. Jim & Gretchen Jarrett and Mark& Kathy Williams
Teresa will be so missed in our neighborhood. Steve and family will be in our thoughts and prayers ߙ
Steve & Donna Haines
Teresa Ford will remain in our hearts forever. RIP Teresa
Remembering you and “Teresa Ford” in our minds and in our hearts.
We are here for you if you need anything. -Michael and Lexi (Major, Captain, and Bear too) Gillium
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. From the family of Clyde Moore