<img class="size-medium wp-image-56031 alignright" src="https://theenterprise.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/09/Obit-Ford-218x300.jpg" alt="" width="218" height="300" />Linda Ann Prater Ford, 74, of Patrick Springs, VA died on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Sovah Health in Martinsville, VA. She was born on May 16, 1947 in Patrick County to the late Christine Virginia Witt Walker and William Perry McArthur, one son: Perry Frank Prater. She worked at the Patrick County School System as a bus driver for sixteen years and was a member of Church of Christ in Ridgeway, VA. Surviving are her husband, Robert Ford of the home, two sisters; Betty Jo Havens , Judy Christine Turner both of Patrick Springs, VA, three brothers; William Bobby McArthur, John Wayne McArthur both of Patrick Springs, VA and Junior Walker of Indiana. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m, on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Stella Christian Church with Allen Harmon and Bob Bottoroff officiating. Burial will follow at Stella Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the graveside. Norris Funeral Services in Stuart is serving the Ford family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
