Falacia Sue Ford

Falacia "Sue" Ford passed away on August 26, 2024 in Visalia, CA. She was 83 years old. She was the only child born to James "Lewylen" and Jacquetta Gaydon on December 15, 1940 in Santa Maria, CA. Sue's early childhood years were spent in Guadalupe, CA before the family moved to Santa Maria, CA. While attending school in Santa Maria, Sue was involved in Rainbow Girls and learned to play the saxophone. Sue graduated from Santa Maria High School in 1958. While attending high school she was a member of the Santa Maria Saints High School band and the tennis team. After high school she attended college at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She graduated in 1962 with a degree in Physical Education. While attending Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Sue met the love of her life, Henry Jay Ford. Henry and Sue were married on June 27, 1964 in Carmichael, CA. They welcomed their first child, daughter Sherry, on September 7, 1967 and their second child, son Jay, on August 30, 1970. The family lived in Kingsburg, CA and Porterville, CA before moving permanently to Visalia, CA in 1973. When the family lived in Kingsburg, Sue was a teacher for Sanger High School and Kingsburg High School where she taught physical education. After they moved to Visalia, Sue became a substitute teacher for the high schools of Visalia Unified School District. When Henry and Sue both retired, they became drivers for Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Visalia. They also traveled with their RV and took many trips with family and friends. While raising her children, Sue loved to be involved in all their activities. She never missed a baton competition, soccer game, basketball game, water polo match, volleyball game, baseball game, swim meet or any other activity her children were involved in. She was definitely their biggest fan. When she became a grandmother, she loved attending all her grandchildren's activities as well and could be seen beaming with pride. Just like her husband, Henry, Sue had a love for the great outdoors. The family took many memorable camping adventures throughout a lot of the country, including several trips to visit family in Arkansas. She also enjoyed spending time on the lakes and rivers during the summers, water skiing with the family. Sue was an avid reader and never gave up her love for learning. Even when her children were in college, she was taking college courses as well. Sue loved social gatherings and especially enjoyed being a long-time member of Women's Trade Club of Tulare County. Sue had a love for roses and a talent for producing some of the most beautiful roses around. The Ford Family home still has several beautiful rose bushes in the front yard that have been there for over 50 years. Sue was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Henry, and her parents, James "Lewylen" and Jacquetta Gaydon. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry (Dan) Albright; son Jay (Micheala) Ford; grandson Justin (Justine) Albright; granddaughters Shelby Ford, Samantha Ford and Danielle Albright; along with nieces, nephews, and many cousins and friends. We would like to thank the wonderful nurses and staff at TLC Assisted Living and Seva Hospice as well as the caregivers and staff from Kaweah Health Private Home Care. The care and assistance everyone provided for our mom, as well as the family, is very much appreciated! Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. Graveside services will be held 12:00 PM Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at Visalia District Cemetery, 1300 W Goshen Ave, Visalia. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Falacia Sue Ford

December 15, 1940 - August 26, 2024