Iva Shirley Ford passed away on Monday, April 9, 2012, in Eufaula, Oklahoma.

Shirley was the daughter of J. W. & Velta (Ladd) Pickett, born on July 11, 1941, in Calvin, Oklahoma. She was brought up and attended schools in Calvin and Holdenville. She was married to Ed 'Sonny' Ford, who preceded her in death. She lived her entire life in Oklahoma, both in Oklahoma City and in Holdenville. She worked for the Holdenville Hospital housekeeping department for ten years. She loved her home, and her favorite pasttime was staying home and watching TV.

She is preceded in death by her parents, J. W. & Velta Pickett; her husband, Sonny Ford; one sister, Lucille Doyle and one brother, Monroe Pickett.

She is survived by her daughter, Pam Maxie, and granddaughter Amanda Thompson, both of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Virginia Jones of Holdenville and Sue White of Midwest City; one brother, Larry Pickett and wife Paula, of Holdenville; nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Graveside services will be held and Shirley will be laid to rest in the Calvin Cemetery on Friday, April 13, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dane Robinson officiating.