Rachel Taryn Ford, 20, of Orange, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Bill Collier, pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Bridge City and Reverend Terry Wright, pastor of First Baptist Church in Vidor. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Serving as Pallbearers will be Bill Stein, Jonathan Levins, Cody Stratton, Brandon Nash, Heath Parker and Blake Luquette.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.
Rachel was born on April 12, 1993, in Nederland and lived in Bridge City most of her life. She was the daughter of John Allen Ford, Jr. and Gail (Matthews) Ford.
Rachel attended Bridge City schools and later attended Orangefield High School. She had been inducted into the National Honor Society and graduated with honors from Orangefield in 2011. She was currently attending Lamar State College – Orange.
Rachel is survived by her parents, John A. Ford, Jr. and wife, Melinda of Houston; mother, Gail Ford and husband, Steve Maddox of Orange; brother, Daniel Ford of Mesa, Arizona; grandparents, John A. and Geraldine Ford of Richmond and Ray and Delores Matthews of McLewis; aunts and uncles, Bill and Vicki Stein and Jeff and Nancy Matthews; numerous cousins and many friends who were her extended family.
Rachel had a profound love of all animals and donations to a local animal shelter may be made in lieu of flowers.
Rachel’s time on this earth was short, but full.
Condolences
Janeen Gilbert
October 12, 2013
Gail, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I will be praying that your cherished memories of Rachel bring you and your family peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Joe Heinbach
October 10, 2013
Gail, I cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joe Heinbach
Diane Grosso
October 8, 2013
Dear Gail, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray Jesus brings you comfort and peace during this extremely difficult time. Diane Grosso
Donna Petty
October 8, 2013
Gail, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter. My thoughts and prayers go out for you and your family. Donna Petty
Rebecca Bullett
October 8, 2013
Gail, All my love and prayers are with you and your family.
Robert Rowton
October 8, 2013
Gail and Family, So sorry to hear of Rachel's death. I will certainly continue to pray for you and your family during this time of loss.
Dara Riggs
October 8, 2013
Gail - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Susan Boice
October 8, 2013
Gail and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Susan Boice
Nacona Bloom
October 8, 2013
RACHEL TARYN FORD EACH SOUL IS A PRECIOUS GIFT A CHILD TO LOVE AND WATCH GROW FROM DAY TO DAY SOMETIMES ON WINGS OF ANGELS THEY ARE WHISKED AWAY THE BEAUTIFUL RACHEL TARYN , SO YOUNG JUST BEGINNING TO LEAVE HER FOOTPRINTS IN THE SANDS OF LIFE YET , GOD TOOK HER HOME QUICKLY LEAVING US WITH “WHY” RACHEL ,LOVED HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHE WAS BLESSED WITH A BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND SOUL A PRECIOUS YOUNG GIRL FOREVER YOUNG , NEVER TO GROW OLD EACH MEMORY WILL BE TREASURED EACH FOOTPRINT HELD SO DEAR UNTIL IN HEAVEN’S PORTALS WE WILL HOLD YOU NEAR “TO MY LOVED ONES” LOVE ONE ANOTHER,BE QUICK TO FORGIVE “BELIEVE, JESUS IS REAL”, HE DIED FOR ME AND FOR YOU SO OUR SINS WOULD BE FORGIVEN, HIS WORD IS SO TRUE WHEN YOUR TIME COMES AND YOUR LIFE IS NO MORE I’LL BE WAITING FOR YOU JUST INSIDE HEAVEN’S DOOR LOVE RACHEL
Marty Boardman
October 8, 2013
Gail and Family, I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vas Putcha
October 8, 2013
Gail - My deepest sympathies to you and your family
Asim
October 8, 2013
I am deeply sorry to hear about the death of Rachel. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Dar
October 8, 2013
Gail my deepest sympathies are with you during this time of great sadness My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dar
Eajaz
October 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Mike Arcuri Jr
October 8, 2013
My deepest sympathies go out to Gail and her family
Will
October 8, 2013
My deepest sympathies and prayers to Gail and the entire family - Will Worley
Ken Muss
October 8, 2013
Our deep sympathies and condolence from Gail's CSC family
Anonymous
October 7, 2013
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Rachel Taryn Ford.
Jann Stevens
October 7, 2013
Jann Stevens lit a candle in memory of Rachel Taryn Ford
Sylvia Mcelhany
October 7, 2013
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sylvia Welch McElhany
Tricia Davis
October 7, 2013
Tricia Davis lit a candle in memory of Rachel Taryn Ford
Robin Davis
October 7, 2013
Robin Davis lit a candle in memory of Rachel Taryn Ford
Maggie Jackson
October 7, 2013
Maggie Jackson lit a candle in memory of Rachel Taryn Ford
Maggie Jackson
October 7, 2013
Gail, Steve and the rest of the family we are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers to each n everyone . Scott & Maggie Jackson
Nathalie Rupp
October 7, 2013
Gail and all of the family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Nathalie and Bill Rupp
Anita Lindsey Lake
October 7, 2013
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. So very sorry for your loss.Anita Lindsey Lake
Anonymous
October 7, 2013
Fiery Lily and Rose was purchased for the family of Rachel Taryn Ford.
James And Wanda Hennigan
October 7, 2013
We are all heartbroken for the loss of this beautiful child of God ,May our prayers be with you in your time of need. James and Wanda Hennigan.
Linda Foil
October 7, 2013
Gail, Steve, Dolores and Ray, Our heartfelt sympathy during this time of loss. You will be in our prayers. May God bless you and surround you with his peace and love. Love, Jimmy and Linda Foil -- Kokomo, Mississippi.
Carol Daigle
October 7, 2013
My heart and prayers are with the family . May God Bless each of you .
Kymberly Mariner
October 6, 2013
My prayers. ...this kinda stuff hits home:(...for myself...u are in my thoughts and prayers; ()...bless u and keep u safe. ...
Anonymous
October 6, 2013
Sweet Tenderness was purchased for the family of Rachel Taryn Ford.
Anonymous
October 6, 2013
Secret Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Rachel Taryn Ford.
Luanne Gorzsas
October 6, 2013
Gail and Steve, Know your are being held close during this difficult time. Luanne & Paul
Julia And Erc
October 6, 2013
Thinking and holding All of you close to our hearts....Love you all. Julia and Eric.
Julia & Eric
October 6, 2013
Julia & Eric lit a candle in memory of Rachel Taryn Ford
Iuia Nichols
October 6, 2013
Iuia Nichols lit a candle in memory of Rachel Taryn Ford
Janet Thomas Warner
October 6, 2013
John, Gail, Vicki and all the family - I am so very sorry for this tragic loss. There are no words. What a beautiful young lady. I am heart-broken for you all. Janet Thomas Warner
Bobby J. Taylor
October 6, 2013
THE F\AMILY OF RACHEL HAS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. JOHN AND GAYLE. JOHN AND GERALDINE, RAY AND DELORES MATTHEWS. WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HER PASSING. WE HAVE YOU ALL IN OUR PRAYERS BOBBY AND BARBARA TAYLOR
Steve And Melissa Blackwell
October 5, 2013
Steve And Melissa Blackwell lit a candle in memory of Rachel Taryn Ford