Paula O’Nan Ford

Paula O’Nan Ford, of Greenwood, Indiana, formerly of Paducah, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at her residence.

Mrs. Ford was a member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church.  She was a homemaker. She loved gardening, homemaking, and her family.

Paula is survived by her husband of 43 years, Chester Ford; two daughters, Stephanie Cornett and husband, Josh, of Indianapolis, Indiana and Susan Henthorne and husband, Charles, of Indianapolis, Indiana; two sons, Chris Ford and wife, Julie of Owensboro, Kentucky and Andrew Ford of Indianapolis, Indiana; her mother, Ethel McElroy O’Nan of Paducah Kentucky; fourteen grandchildren, Allison Ford, Brisyn McWhirter, Elizabeth Ford, Rohre McWhirter, Callie Marvel, Johnathan Ford, Kailyn Cornett, Olivia Ford, Josh Cornett, Jasmine Henthorne, Elijah Ford, Jeremiah Ford, Sophia Ford, and Martin Henthorne; six sisters, Lynda Hatton (Mike) of Paducah, Janie Lamb (Gary) of Paducah, Joan Long (Charles) of Sikeston, Missouri, Margaret Brumfield (Robert) of Murray, Leslie Teer (Jerry) of Paducah, and Claudia Burrus (Dwayne) of Brookport, Illinois; three brothers, Mike O’Nan of Paducah, Raymond O’Nan (Tammy) of West Paducah, and Leonard O’Nan (Barbara) of Follansbee, West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jesse O’Nan; a grandson, Jason Henthorne; and a brother, Ralph O’Nan.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Paducah, Kentucky with Rev. Brad Whistle officiating.  Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the service hour of 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

Milner & Orr Funeral Home and Cremation services of Paducah, Kentucky is in charge of arrangements.

During this difficult time of Covid, you may show your support by joining the “Hugs from Home” program by 5:00 pm. Friday, March 26, 2021 where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support.  Please go to www.milnerandorr.com to send a hug.

You may leave a message of sympathy and light a candle at www.milnerandorr.com.