Sandra “Sandy” Gail Ford

Sandra “Sandy” Gail Ford, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Fred, Texas, at the age of 82. She was born on April 1, 1943, in Port Arthur, to Margie Frieda Zamola and William Alvis Thompson. Sandra lived a full and vibrant life, filled with love for her family and her church family.

Sandra dedicated over forty years of her career serving the community as a hairdresser. She was a successful entrepreneur owning many salons over the years including Hair Tenders and Hair Dimensions. She was known around town as being one of the best hairdressers around. She also was known for her love of pageants and coached many children to love pageants the way she did. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, quilting, painting, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Sandra’s personality shone brightly in her love for animals, particularly her fondness for dogs and miniature horses, which brought her much joy throughout her life. However, her greatest love was undoubtedly for her family. She was immensely proud of her husband of thirty-one years, Alphonse, and took great delight in his children as well as her own. Sandra’s legacy of love will live on through her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought her immense joy.

Survivors include her loving husband of thirty-one years, Alphonse; children, Jason Bell and his wife, Sandy, of Bridge City; Lauren Bell of Fred; Amy Ford Jerry of Port Arthur; and Michael Ford of Washington; grandchildren, Alexis Yates, Keaton Ardoin, Cesalie Walter, Aaliyah Jerry, Jase Bell, and Jake Bell; great-grandchildren, Lyla Yates, Makenzie Ardoin, Izabella Bravo, Naomi Jerry, Halsey Bell, and Hudson Kyle; sisters, Linda Abraham and Cynthia Josephides and her husband, Joe; and brother, Tommy Thompson. She is preceded by her parents; and sister, Marjorie Die.

A gathering of Sandy’s family and friends will begin 11:00 a.m., with her funeral service at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Good Samaritan Fellowship, 21544 FM 92, Fred, with interment to follow at Good Samaritan Fellowship Cemetery, FM 92 at CR 4650, Fred.