Sue Ann Ford

Sue Ann Ford

Marion

Sue Ann Ford, 75, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, surrounded by family at Knapp Medical Center in Waslaco, Texas. In accordance with the family’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Sue’s life is being planned for a later date.

Sue was born on Dec. 3, 1947, in Anamosa, Iowa, the daughter of Louis Lawrence and Betty Jean (Butzloff) Kouba. She graduated from Wyoming High School in Wyoming, Iowa. On Sept. 26, 1970, Sue was united in marriage to James Leighton Ford on her parent’s farm in Jones County, Iowa. She worked at various local greenhouses. Sue also worked for HACAP, Linn CO-OP and as a secretary for Ketelsen’s R.V. in Hiawatha. For many years she enjoyed traveling with James in their R.V. to the southern states of Florida, Arizona and Texas. Sue loved her flowers and garden. She was a talented and gifted artist. Sue mastered and taught many crafts including gourd carving, basket making, jewelry and card making. She enjoyed teaching these crafts to people wherever she went. Sue loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Sue is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years, James Ford of Marion; two children, Tammi (Benjamin) Morrison of Marion, and Cameron (Melissa) Ford of Alburnett, Iowa; six grandchildren, Weston, Cashton and Laityn Morrison, Ella Thompson, and Nora and Easton Ford; and brother, Richard (Linda) Kouba of Celina, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louie and Betty Kouba.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Sue’s memory may be made to either the American Cancer Society or to the favorite charity of the donor’s choice.

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