Barbara Elmore Ford, 58, of Effingham, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Ms. Ford was born a daughter of the late Emma Lee Russ Elmore and William K. Elmore, Sr. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brothers, Paul Elmore and Jerry Lee Elmore. She is survived by her husband, Dale Ford; sons, Zach Ford (Tara Stephens) and Adam Ford; grandchildren, Parker Ford and Jackson Ford; brothers, Steward William Elmore (Dee) and William Kelly Elmore (Mamie); sisters, Patricia E. Allen and Linda E. Hatfield (Tommy) and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Please sign the tribute wall for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.