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Kathleen (Kay) Ford passed into eternal rest on April 14, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born to Ray and Kathleen Conway on September 14, 1943, in Denver, CO. Kay and her family moved to San Antonio in 1946 where she resided much of her life. Although losing both her parents by the end of her high school years, Kay completed her studies and graduated from Harlandale High School in 1961. Soon after graduating, she moved to live with her sister, Patsy, and brother-in-law, Kenneth Andrews at Ramstein AFB, Germany. After marriage and a couple of military moves to Massachusetts and Arizona, she settled in San Antonio and obtained her Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) certification. Kay worked as a nurse 30 years including time at the Air Force Village (East), Baptist Children’s Home, and Hondo Correctional Facility. In her retirement years, she continued to work part-time at QVC. Kay’s passions included collecting crystal knick-knacks and caring for her beloved poodles over the years. Her surviving poodle, Jingle Bells, was a great comfort to her late in life and during the challenging times this last year. Kay loved spending time with her family, particularly during the holidays and special celebrations such as birthdays and weddings. Although one not to mince words, Kay had a light-hearted and loving side laughing with others and sending gifts and treats when you least expected it. Her spontaneous visits to share a meal and swap stories will be greatly missed. Kay is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Kathleen Conway, her husband Melvin (Bill) Ford and her brother-in-law, Kenneth Andrews. She is survived by her daughter, Rayleen Ford, and her sister, Patsy Andrews, her niece, Janice Andrews, and nephews, Kenneth Ray Andrews (Debbie) and Craig Andrews (Kathy). She is also survived by several great as well as great-great nieces and nephews. Her family would like to extend our great appreciation to her caregivers over the last year including her nurse John from Embrace Hospice Care, Edith Flores from Caring Seniors, Elizabeth De La Rosa and Shanna Kay King from Hickory Oak Manor. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Mission Burial Park South starting at 10:30am preceded by a public viewing at 9:30am. Interment will occur at Mission Park immediately following the service.

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KATHLEEN C. FORD

September 14, 1943 - April 14, 2025