Bedford Margaret Evelyn Ford, 73, of 604 V Street, Bedford, died at 2:40 pm on Monday, May 24, 2004 at Dunn Memorial Hospital.

Born December 11, 1931 in Oswego, SC, she was the daughter of Harrison B. and Pearl Louise (Hodge) Watts. She married Howard W. (Tim) Ford on March 31, 1951 and he survives. She had been employed at Southern Bell, General Motors, Sarkes-Tarzion and CRANE. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, United Methodist Womens Club and A.A.R.P.

Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Lea Ann Camp and her husband, Pastor Melvin Camp of Worthington, IN and Lisa Ann Ford Brown and her husband, Bruce of Columbia, MO; two grandchildren, Jenna and Elizabeth Camp; one brother, Benny Watts of Georgia; three nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Funeral Information

Private memorial services are planned. No calling hours are scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Donations Information

The family asks that friends consider contributions be made to the Grace United Methodist Church in memory of Margaret Evelyn Ford.