Obituary

Hedy Louise Ford Jones was born on June 4, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Penelope Ranelin Ford Kent and Sevont Ford. She departed this life on Monday, February 25, 2013 at The Manor of Whitehall. She was preceded in death by her parents, Penelope Kent and William H. Kent; her aunt, Frances M. Bowman; her uncle, Myron Ranelin Jr.; and best friend, Nellie Ruth Huff.

Hedy graduated from Steubenville High School and entered the United States Army. She was a legal secretary for Attorney Jerry Boswell. Hedy was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed playing cards, cooking, and "pushing a button." Hedy was known for her quick wit, eagerness to laugh, and never meeting a stranger. Her home was never empty; under her roof your stomach was always filled and her charismatic spirit attracted everyone.

Surviving by only daughter, Randi (Raymond) Hardy of Columbus, Ohio; six siblings, Leverne Miller of Palms Spring, California: Gary (Marilyn) Ford of New Cannan, Connecticut; Tamara Damschroder of Fremont, Ohio; Michael Kent of Steubenville, Ohio; Piper Kent-Marshall of Oakland, California; and Kevin Kent of Steubenville, Ohio: three grandchildren Meighen (Robert) Ziegler of Columbus, Ohio; Jeremy Jones of Steubenville, Ohio; and Khylie N. Hardy of Columbus, Ohio: two great grandchildren Xavier A. Ziegler and unborn of Columbus, Ohio: only surviving aunt Lottie Cottrell of Pennsylvania, and nieces, nephews, great, nieces, great nephews, great great nieces/nephews and many wonderful friends.

Hedy will be missed by those that had the pleasure of loving her and the privilege of knowing her.