Barbara Ann Frady Ford, age 75 departed this life on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at a Chattanooga healthcare facility. Born on February 23, 1947 to the late Henry and Juanita Frady, she was a lifelong resident of Meigs County and a member of the Family Worship Center in Athens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Crystal Sledge; grandson Christian Pope; sisters, Wanda Johnson and Brenda Frady; and brother Tommy Frady. Left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Karen Peterson(Jason), Cheryl Blair, Tony Pope, and Daniel Sledge; brother Terry Dodd(Robbie); as well as nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends. A Celebration of Life and Home going for Barbara Ann Frady Ford will be held at 3p.m. Monday, May 16, 2022 from the Athens Chapel of Companion Funeral Home with Brother Guinn Green officiating. Interment will follow in the Walnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1PM until the funeral hour on Monday. We invite you to send a message of comfort and view the family guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com Companion Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.