Linda Ford

Linda Marie Stout Ford, quietly passed away in the late hours of April 20, 2025. Born on December 3, 1951, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, she was 73 at the time of her death. She was the former wife of the late Kenneth Ira Ford, and mother of the late Michelle Omolo. She leaves to mourn her daughter Jamila Ford; five grandchildren: (Jamila’s children) Shadae, Dahrae, Noah; great-grandson Liam; (Michelle’s children), Layla and William Jr. Omolo; as well as brothers Donald, Alvin and Irvin Stout, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, former colleagues and patients. She was predeceased by her brother Philip, sister Jacqueline and parents. A retired nurse, Linda was raised in the New Brunswick, and South Brunswick, New Jersey. The second of six children born to J. Alvin Stout Jr. and his wife the former Marie Jane Crawford, Linda graduated from South Brunswick High School in 1969. Following graduation she attended Freedmen’s Hospital School of Nursing, an affiliate of Howard University. She later completed her nursing studies at the University of the District of Columbia, where she served as president of her class, and became a registered nurse. She returned to Howard University Hospital where she was a dedicated nurse for many years before relocating to New Jersey where she worked with Catholic Charities prior to retirement. Linda was a beautiful and stylish woman, bright, opinionated, and well informed. She was also a talented cook, who loved filling her home with family, laughter, and delicious food. Her sense of humor never failed her. She was passionate about her family, devoted to her children and grandchildren, a loving caregiver for her aging parents, and compassionate friend. She also loved to talk, and as a result, phone conversations could take hours because she was also a wonderful listener. She will be sorely missed by all who were blessed to know her. The family takes solace in knowing that she is in the company of angels and has found well-deserved peace. Funeral services for Linda Ford of South Plainfield, NJ, were held Saturday May 3, 2025, at Anderson Funeral Service, New Brunswick. Rev. Dr. Kahlil Carmichael of Live Well Church, Windsor, officiated. _____________________________________________________________________________________ https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/ytBy4yJ1eUMAHg0-i-4lxMWK6O2RnWAceLWjx-Q6UR7ejKrnoPDUAbdH4r1W7SXx.ESt4LdP_lPirBL1F?startTime=1746392243000 ___________________________________________________________________________________

Linda Ford

December 3, 1951 - April 20, 2025