Deborah Jane Ford, 70, of Poteau passed away July 4, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas and was born Nov. 27, 1954 in Poteau to Dorotha Jane (Burkle) Ford and Jerry Arlen Ford.
Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau with Jim Cook officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
Survivors include her daughter Tanisha Ford; her son Daniel Bates; grandchildren Halli Caudell and Evan Caudell; sister Lisa Ford; brother Paul Ford; nephews Nick Foster and wife Nicole, and Adam Enriquez; along with other cherished relatives, loved ones, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation with the family is Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Evans & Miller Funeral Home.
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