Ilion Lois A. Ford, 85 of Ilion passed away on Thursday January 30, 2020 at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. She was born on May 29, 1934 in Ilion, the daughter of the late Francis and Helen (Schell) Kennell. She was a graduate of Ilion schools and on June 19, 1954 she was united in marriage to Stan Ford and they have shared a loving bond for their 65 years together. Lois was happiest when she was surrounded by her family. She was a member of Annunciation Church and always maintained a strong faith in Christ and was devoted to her church. Lois was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She always followed her grandchildren through many years of sports and enjoyed every minute of that time with family. Lois is survived by her loving husband Stan; four daughters Lesley and her husband Lance Burger, Kathy and her husband Larry Smith, Andrea and her husband Glenn Seaton and Julie and her husband Dave Stone; a son Jeff and his wife Rose. 10 grandchildren Lance and Jordan Burger, Megan Robinson, Lars and Gabrielle Smith, Cassey and Emily Seaton, Ben, Camryn and Nolan Stone; 5 great grandchildren Katilyn Burger, Jax, Knox, Hunter and Harper Robinson; a sister Jean and her husband Gary Greig, a brother Alan Kennell and his wife Mayme. She is predeceased by a brother Robert Kennell. Funeral services for Lois will be held on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at 7 pm at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St. in Ilion. Deacon James Bower will officiate. Interment will be in the spring in Cedarville Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 pm until the time of the service. Lois's family would like to thank the staff at Valley Health, especially Melissa and Nick, for all the love and care they gave to their mom during her time there. To send an online condolence please go to www.whiter-hendrix.com.