Obituary of Eleanor Walter Ford

Eleanor Walter Ford, a lifelong resident of Hartsville Tn. died peacefully in Gallatin, Tn. on Dec. 3, 2022 surrounded by her immediate family.

Eleanor was born on Nov. 30, 1924 in Louisville, Ky. to Ruth and William H. Walter. Eleanor married Dean Ford on Dec. 24, 1941 and together they had one son, Stephen. Eleanor was a florist who owned and operated Flowerland for 36 years. She enjoyed participating in community events including singing and performing onstage. Eleanor was the first President of the Hartsville Parent Teachers Association, was a Brownie Scout Leader, Sunday School Teacher, Executive Director of the Hartsville Chamber of Commerce for two decades, hosted her own radio show (Lunchtime with Eleanor), and was Tennessee’s first Ms. Senior Tennessee.

Eleanor is survived by her son Stephen Walter Ford (Peggy Ann Ford), grandchildren Samantha Ford Barnett (Matthew Shay Barnett), Stephen Marshall Ford (Julie Greer Ford), great-grandchildren Ryan Ford Williams (Sarah Hibbs Williams), Kaleb Blake Barnett (Miranda Bugg), Marlie Morgen Ford, Perry Marshall Ford, great-great-grandchildren Easton Laine Williams, Saylor June Williams, Hadlee Shay Barnett, Novaleigh Paige Barnett, sister Dolly Jeanne Hudson-Stephon, sister-in-law Pauline Ford, and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Dean Ford, sister Ann Shepherd, and great-grandson Mark D. Williams, Jr.

Funeral services will be held at the Hartsville United Methodist Church on Dec. 10, 2022 at 2pm conducted by Rev. Tim Dunavant with visitation preceding the service beginning at noon. Interment will be in the Hartsville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Eleanor’s name to the Hartsville United Methodist Church.

Anthony Funeral Home, 337 McMurry Blvd., Hartsville, TN 37074, 615-374-2280, www.anthonyfhhartsville.com.