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Obituary for Gaynell Williamson Ford
Funeral services for Gaynell Williamson Ford will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Simpson Baptist Church with Reverends Jerry Tyman and Tully Burns officiating and Kevin Boles speaking. The burial will follow in Comrade Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Quincy Richardson, Aaron Williamson, Jeff Hall, Garrett Wagnon, William Jackson, Cooper Ford, Cody Jordan, and Joey Carnline. The honorary pallbearers will be LaDale Wells, Ricky Wells, Francis Bolton, Jeffrey Floyd, and Patrick Robertson.
A visitation will be held at Simpson Baptist Church on Friday, March 17, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Gaynell Williamson Ford, known as Nanny to all who knew her and loved her, was born on December 28, 1951, to parents Sam Williamson and Elma Courts in Kountze, Texas and passed away at her home in Hutton, Louisiana surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Growing up, Gaynell was number 8 of 9 children. She married William “Tommy” Ford on February 15, 1969. Her life was devoted to her family, and she was not often seen without one of her grand or great-grandchildren. Nanny was a friend to all who knew her. She loved deeply and was loyal to the core. She was always the first to offer to help not out of obligation but because of who she was. She truly left an impact on all who knew her but her greatest impact was on the lives of her family. Gaynell was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, and she will be remembered there for the beautiful gospel music she provided during Sunday services.
Gaynell was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Ford; son, Pete Williamson; grandson, Wesley Cole; parents, Sam and Elma Williamson; sisters, Ann Coleman and Linda Berube; and brothers, Billy, Donald, and Dickie Williamson.
Nanny is survived by her children, Shelley Floyd (Jeff) of DeRidder, LA, Christi “Spanky” Ford (Machelle) of Leesville, LA, Cody Ford (Kendra) of Hutton, LA, and Gregory Ford (Wendi) of Hineston, LA; daughter-in-law, Brenda Williamson; honorary sons, Cody Jordan “Fat Rat” (Ashley) and Mike Williamson;
grandchildren, Haleigh Rollins (Jesse), Shaleigh Dowden (Bailey), Alaina Robertson (Patrick), Aaron Williamson (Leslee), Garrett Wagnon, Cooper Ford, Alexis Ford, and Megan Austin;
eight great-grandchildren;
brothers, Jimmie Williamson of Dayton, TX and Jerry Williamson of Fannett, TX;
sister, Patsy Pevito of Winnie, TX;
her faithful furry companion, Rubble Paul;
and a host of nephews, nieces, and friends.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
17
Mar
4:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Simpson Baptist Church
4795 Hwy. 8
Leesville, LA 71446
Visitation
Saturday
18
Mar
10:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Simpson Baptist Church
4795 Hwy. 8
Leesville, LA 71446
Funeral
Saturday
18
Mar
1:00 PM
Simpson Baptist Church
4795 Hwy. 8
Leesville, LA 71446
Cemetery Details
Location
Comrade Cemetery
Comrade Cemetery Road
Leesville, LA 71474
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