Joyce Faye Ford's Obituary
L. Duane Ford, 76, of Rowlett passed away on December 20, 2020, after a long illness. His beloved wife, Joyce F. Ford, 67, passed on January 9, 2021. Throughout their 39 years together they were devoted to one another. They were a beautiful example of what a marriage should be, a friendship & a partnership.
Duane moved to Texas in the early 1970s to work for Southwestern Bell. He completed his degree from Abilene Christian University. He retried a Vice President from A T & T in the mid-1990s. After retiring, he taught as several area colleges.
Joyce was a graduate of South Garland High School. She worked in various medical practices in the Dallas & Rockwall area over the years, as an office manager & billing specialist.
Duane was an avid golfer and sports fan, a past President at Dallas Athletic Club. Joyce loved to garden & cook. Any venture one wanted to try, the other supported them whole heartedly. Joyce wrote a cook book, Duane published it from his desktop. They had big hearts, adopting many older dogs in their retirement. They hosted holiday gatherings for blended family & friends. No one went home hungry.
They’re survived by their son & daughter in law, Brandon & Amy Rogers. Joyce’s step dad, Scott Davidson & her sister Robin Davidson. And numerous cousins, nieces & nephews. There’s no service planned at this time. The family hopes to have a small memorial at a later date. The couple wished their ashes scattered together near Duane’s hometown in Iowa. In lieu of flowers the family would like you to plant one or more (Joyce would have loved that) or make a donation to your favorite charity (some of theirs were the Alzheimer’s Association, Cavalier Rescue USA, Visiting Nurses Association & local shelters).
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