Mary Ruth Ford

Mary Ruth Ford, age 73, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on March 16, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 27, 1950, in Cookeville, Tennessee, daughter of Riley Gibbons and Delphia Gibbons. Mary was a dishwasher at a restaurant and a member of Plateau Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Jeannie England, Mary Ann Davis, and Glenda Nunes; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; and siblings, Katherine Bohannon, Martha Smith-Saylor, George Gibbons, and David Gibbons. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Ford; daughter, Cheryl Ford; granddaughter, Jennifer Houston; and siblings, Margaret Davis, Daniel Gibbons, and Paul Gibbons. Funeral Services will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 1:00 PM with Bro. Bob Hallett officiating. Burial to follow at Algood City Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 11:00 to 1:00 PM prior to the service. Arrangements and Care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.