Katherine L. Ford, 71, of Urbana passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at her home.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Eastlawn Burial Park in Urbana. Chaplain Pat Arnold will officiate.

Katherine was born in Urbana on April 18, 1949 to parents William and Joyce (Cook) Scott. They preceded her in death.

On December 2, 1972 she married Richard Ford in Urbana, he survives. Also surviving is their son Scott (Pamela) Ford of Champaign, grandson Austin Ford of Champaign and brothers; John (Mary) Scott of Mahomet and William (Michele) Scott of Urbana.

Kitty graduated from Urbana High School and worked for Huey's Department Store and Cunningham Motors, in between she was a stay at home mom and wife.

Family was important to Kitty, she enjoyed watching Scott and Austin play sports and spending time with her nieces and nephews and their children.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association.

American Lung Association
55 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago IL 60601
Tel: 1-800-586-4872
Web: https://www.lung.org/