Dolly Dimple Ford, of Rockford departed this earthly life January 30, 2025. She was born June 1, 1945 in Woodland, MS the daughter of Charlie S. and Leeila Clark. Dolly lived in Rockford 60 years coming from South Beloit, IL.  She married Albert Ford,  June 17, 1987.  Dolly was employed by Chrysler Corporation 32 years before retiring, later to become the owner and operator of Dolly's Daycare since 1994 until the present. She was a member of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church serving as a nurse.  Dolly was a member of the Eastern Star Princess Zorah chapter #20, where she served as Past Worthy Matron. She attended South Beloit High School, later to receive her G.E.D.

Dolly leaves to cherish many loving memories, her husband, Albert Ford; three daughters, Sylvia Hodges, Katrina (Chike) Boykins and Necole Littlejohn; six grandchildren, Dennis Littlejohn III, Brennen Littlejohn, Brooke Littlejohn, Edith Kisseih, Delrashawn Boykins, Jaden Boykins and Anastasia Edgeston; three great grandchildren, Micah Boykins-Scott, Kiddo Boykins and Joeterrion Boose; bonus son, Charles Coaty; six sister, Charli Stewart, Dorothy Jean Weaver, Betty Mae Clark, Sheila M. (James) Chandler, Gloria Jean Bass and Joann Stringer; brother, Daniel Clark; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by parents; bonus daughter, Frances Coaty-Edgeston; brother, David Clark; and sister, Fannie Wofford.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m.  Monday, February 10, 2025 at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church 109 Lincoln Park, Blvd. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.  Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.