Lilla Mae Ford, age 91 of Ray City, Georgia formally of Moore Haven, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 31, 2023 in Clewiston, Florida.
Lilla Mae was born in Ray City, Georgia on October 6, 1931 to Bennie and Novella Griffin Roberts. She married Robert Ford on September 6, 1947 in Berrien County. They were happily married for 55 years. He proceeded her in death on March 4, 2003.
She was a teacher's aide in the Glades County School system for many years, and she was an assistant coach/locker room mom for the girls basketball team. She enjoyed watching Jeannie, her grand children and her great grand children participate in all sports and school functions. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and visiting with friends and family. Reading was also a big part of her life.
Lilla Mae attended the First Baptist Church of Clewiston, where she enjoyed sharing about the Lord along with reading and studying the Bible.
Lilla Mae leaves wonderful memories with her daughter Jeannie and son in law David, along with her five grand children and 10 great grand children.
She has one living brother Jimmy Roberts, and many nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by brothers Billy Roberts, Jack Roberts, and sisters; Pearl Bailey, Juanita Jackson, and Betty Jo Giddens.
Celebration of her life will be on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Clewiston visitation starting at 10 with the service to follow at 11. Pastor Raul Zaldivar will be presiding. She will then be laid to rest in the Ortona Cemetery beside her late husband Robert (Bobby) Ford.
Celebration arrangements by Akin- Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston
Carlyce "Carly" Angelina Taylor age 32, of LaBelle, Florida passed away on January 28, 2023 in LaBelle, Florida.
Carly was born on July 25, 1990 in Pahokee, Florida to the late Marvin Rodriguez and Adrianne Elaine Taylor. Carly married Jeffrey M. Carter; he preceded her in death. Carly worked most of her life as a waitress in area restaurants. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend, who will be dearly missed by everyone who loved her.
Carly is survived by her mother, Adrianne Taylor and stepfather, Daniel Rennolds of LaBelle, Florida, sisters; Silvia Vazquez, Courtney Cerda and Danielle Rennolds of LaBelle, Florida, daughters; Lacie Carter, Kylene Rigsby, KayLyn Rigsby, Carlena Adams and son, Brantley Adams. Grandparents, Robert and Marilyn Taylor of Clewiston, Florida, Great-Grandfather; Merton Howard of LaBelle, Florida, Great Uncles and Aunt/Bonus Parents Earl E. Miller, Jr (Chip) and Cynthia Miller originally from LaBelle, Florida. Carlyce is also survived by many other Great Aunts, and Uncles, Cousins, and Friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey M. Carter, and daughter; Sara Grace Taylor.
Celebration of Carly's life will be held on February 18, 2023 at Caloosa Baptist Church's Grace Building at 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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