Wendy Thorn Ford

1950 - 2013

Wendy Thorn Ford obituary, 1950-2013, LYNCHBURG, VA

BORN

1950

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Whitten Timberlake Chapel

7404 Timberlake Road

Lynchburg, Virginia

Wendy Ford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 26, 2013.

Wendy Lynn Thorn Ford, 62, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her family following a coragous battle with cancer.

Born in Albany, New York, November 26, 1950, she was a daughter of the late John Baker Thorn and Jane Kimmey Thorn.

She is survived by her husband, Bradley Ford and her son Logan Thorn Ford of Rustburg.

Wendy was the first female police officer in Lynchburg. She was a loving wife and mother.

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May 8, 2013

Debo Bryant

Bradley and Logan,
You do not know me but I was Wendy's big sister in Delta Zeta at Brenau Collage. I was so shocked to hear of her passing. One of the gals who graduated with me in 1966 sent me the article.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I haven't seen Wendy in 47 years but she always had a special spot in my heart.

May 6, 2013

Wendy and Phillip Staton

Brad and Logan,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Wendy was so good to our boys. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

May 6, 2013

Cindy Brooks Shelton

Bradley - my heart goes out to you & Logan - I'm so sorry to hear about Wendy - she had a smile you would never forget - my prayers are with you - Love Cindy & Bobby

May 2, 2013

Jane Kreger

I too worked with Wendy at Casual Corner. She was so full of energy and personality that it was always fun to come to work with her. She will be remembered by all who knew her for loyalty, honesty and loads of personality. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family at this time.

May 2, 2013

Hilda Hicks

Brad, I am so sorry to hear of Wendy's death. She was a terrific and sweet person. My prayers are with you and Logan. Love to you both.

May 1, 2013

Brad, our prayers are with you and logan at this time. I remember drag racing in the 70s and having Wendy pull us over. She was always full of life. She work in the office where our auto shop is for a while, it was a blessing to talk with her every day. May God be with yall. Ron Perry Jr, Ron Perry Sr ( Rons Auto Service)

May 1, 2013

Wendy Clark

Brad and Logan, I worked with Wendy at Casual Corner many years ago. She was a wonderful person. She was always positive and so happy. Cherish the thought that she loved both of you very much.

I will be lifting you all up in prayers.

April 30, 2013

Tom Cofer

Sorry to hear of Wendy's passing, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

April 30, 2013

Bradley,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wendy was a very sweet woman and I know she will be greatly missed.

Wendy Smith (Rusty's sister)

April 30, 2013

My heart goes out to you, Brad and Logan at Wendy's passing. She was a vibrant person full of energy, excitement and smiles and I know that you will miss her. Hold those good memories close to comfort you in the coming days. Take care.
-- Dawn (Doss) Osal and family, Rustburg Va

April 30, 2013

Donna Steuart

Bradley, so sorry to hear about Wendy. I know she was the love of your life and you and Logan will miss her very much. You are in my prayers. Take care!

April 29, 2013

My thoughts are with you and the Thorn family. I am a childhood friend of the family and have many fond memories of Wendy. She also attended Brenau. I am so sorry to hear of her untimely passing. Sandy Benedikter Kenefake, St. Augustine, Fl.

April 29, 2013

While I did not have the good fortune of knowing Wendy as a mother and a wife, I was lucky enough to have her for a close friend in our childhoods. We had a wonderful time riding horses together---her father used to take us to a place out of town, (in his convertible Thunderbird!) to ride. And as we were next door neighbors, we climbed trees, rode bikes, and played many hours in the creek together. Her family had a swing-set in the backyard, and we spent hours swinging and playing on the monkey bars. She was a great playmate!
Sara Cobb

April 29, 2013

Bradley our prayers are with you and your son. Wendy was a very special lady with a smile that will last in our hearts forever.
God bless,
Doug and Barbara

April 29, 2013

Taryn Thomas

Bradley and Logan, our heartfelt prayers are sent to you. Wendy was a loving wife and mother who always had a smile. We will miss her.

Taryn Thomas, Kyler Thomas
AJ & Goldie

April 28, 2013

barbara sowell

brad & family out thoughts & prayers are with you at this time..wendy was a bubbly cheerful person & always had a smile on her face.. may god comfort you in your time of grief.
god bless you all
gary & barbara sowell

April 28, 2013

Anne Coleman

May the Lord be with you and your family. Wendy was a beautiful person inside and out!

April 27, 2013

SANDEE Mattox

I worked with Wendy at Mrs Giles Country Kitchens in the 1980's. She was great at her job and was a lovely lady. I know she will be greatly missed. With deepest sympathies....

April 27, 2013

Jana Terrell

I am so sorry to hear about Wendy. I had the pleasure of working with her at the LPD. My heart and prayers go out to your family.

April 27, 2013

Elaine Spradlin Stern

Bradley & Logan, You have my deepest sympathy in the lost of your dear wife and mother. She never met a stranger…friend to all.
Wendy and I have known each other since grade school. I will miss her and her beautiful smile. Love

April 27, 2013

Wallace & Katie Gunter

Bradley, with great sadness we are sending prayers for you and your family. Wendy will be greatly missed!
Love,

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