Leanne Antonette Ford was born on January 31st, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Florence Ford (Corbin).
Toni was baptized into the Catholic Church and accepted Christ at an early age.
Toni attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School, Roncalli HS, where she was in the first class to graduate after the merger.
Toni then had two children by Luther Lee Rush.
In September of 1995 she married Robert E. Ford. She went on to adopt 7 more children. She was the glue that held a large family together, and loved each of her children dearly.
Toni enjoyed various jobs throughout her 40 year working career. She worked for the Fed Ex company and Mitsubishi Motors, but loved making and engraving trophies more than all. Toni then became unable to work, yet still continued to care for her children.
Toni was the caretaker for many of her siblings while their mother worked on many occasions growing up. In doing so, she developed a very strong personality and much determination. She was always willing to stand up for anyone in her family, especially her children. One of her favorite activities was cheering (screaming at the top of her lungs) at her children’s sporting events. Everyone knew where she was!
Toni enjoyed traveling, listening to music, casinos, playing cards and caring for her plants. She was a mentor, protector, confidant, and most of all devoted mother. She was always willing to accept anyone into her family. She had an open door policy to anyone needing help. She would literally give someone her last dollar.
Toni departed this life on Friday, the 23 day of September, 2016. Her parents Will and Florence Corbin, brother Christopher Corbin, and sister Katrina Corbin preceded her in death.
Toni was a very humble, strong, dedicated mother, and grandmother. She leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted sons Brandon, Johnl, Bradley, Derrick, James Michael, Christopher Ford; her daughters Stephanie, Joy, and Alexis Ford; daughters-in-law Jennifer and Mary Ford, 18 grandchildren. 15 brothers and sisters, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Toni was baptized into the Catholic Church and accepted Christ at an early age.
Toni attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School, Roncalli HS, where she was in the first class to graduate after the merger.
Toni then had two children by Luther Lee Rush.
In September of 1995 she married Robert E. Ford. She went on to adopt 7 more children. She was the glue that held a large family together, and loved each of her children dearly.
Toni enjoyed various jobs throughout her 40 year working career. She worked for the Fed Ex company and Mitsubishi Motors, but loved making and engraving trophies more than all. Toni then became unable to work, yet still continued to care for her children.
Toni was the caretaker for many of her siblings while their mother worked on many occasions growing up. In doing so, she developed a very strong personality and much determination. She was always willing to stand up for anyone in her family, especially her children. One of her favorite activities was cheering (screaming at the top of her lungs) at her children’s sporting events. Everyone knew where she was!
Toni enjoyed traveling, listening to music, casinos, playing cards and caring for her plants. She was a mentor, protector, confidant, and most of all devoted mother. She was always willing to accept anyone into her family. She had an open door policy to anyone needing help. She would literally give someone her last dollar.
Toni departed this life on Friday, the 23 day of September, 2016. Her parents Will and Florence Corbin, brother Christopher Corbin, and sister Katrina Corbin preceded her in death.
Toni was a very humble, strong, dedicated mother, and grandmother. She leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted sons Brandon, Johnl, Bradley, Derrick, James Michael, Christopher Ford; her daughters Stephanie, Joy, and Alexis Ford; daughters-in-law Jennifer and Mary Ford, 18 grandchildren. 15 brothers and sisters, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Deborah Cumberlander Smith says
Dear Family
I am deeply saddened by Toni’s passing. Now she is resting in Jesus arms and fellowshipping with Cissy and Will. You all have my deepest sympathy this really made me sad to hear the news but God will provide. Be blessed and strong we will see her in a little while.
Dr. Leonard Scott says
Rock Community Church
5601 East 71st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
September 30, 2016
To the family of Leanne Antonette Ford
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2
Dr. Leonard S. Scott, Lady Christine Scott, Dr. Lynna Scott and the members of Rock Community Church and staff at Scott Dentistry express our deepest sympathy in the loss of Leanne Antonette Ford.
To the entire Ford family, we encourage you to continually realize that God is our refuge and strength, and a very present help in the time of trouble. Know that He will never leave you nor forsake you. He is with you even in your darkest hour.
The Bible says in Hebrews 4:15, “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities….”
Be assured that Jesus knows exactly what you are going through and what you are feeling. Place your total confidence in Him and He will help you during this difficult time, for He is our Comforter.
Please do not hesitate to call upon us if there is a need we can assist you with.
Our prayers are with you.
Humbly submitted,
Dr. Leonard S. Scott, First Lady Christine Scott & Dr. Lynna C. Scott, Rock Community Church & Scott Dentistry
Karen says
My sincerest sympathies. We can find comfort when we consider how God provides such comfort. “ Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God.”
2 Corinthians 1:3,4
Karen – Baltimore, MD