Bennie Joyce (Woodward) Ford Obituary (1931 - 2022)

Bennie Joyce Ford, 91, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at Conway Regional Medical Center with her family at her side. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 21, at Humphrey Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Friday, April 22 at 10:00 am at Salem Cemetery in Plainview, Arkansas. She was born January 29, 1931, to James Ben Woodward and Daisy (Ellis) Woodward in Plainview, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert C. Ford, a daughter Robin Massengill, brother J.A. Woodward, sisters, Sudie Wells and, LaRue Wright She is survived by her son, Trent (Debbie) Ford; two grandchildren, Mallory Ford and, Benjamin Jensen; and three great-grandchildren. A retired science teacher, she never stopped teaching. Additionally, she loved fishing and spending time at her second home in Grand Isle, Louisiana. A devout Christian, she served unselfishly at both First Baptist in Russellville and Grand Isle. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 129 Cedar Lane Grand Isle, Louisiana 70358. Internet obituary and online guestbook are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.