Cynthia Ford, age 85, of Russellville, died Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living in Russellville.  She was born February 15, 1940, in DeLand, Florida to Arthur Neil and Florabel Crawford Crosbey.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Dardanelle, where she was an elder.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mastin L. Ford; and a sister, Cecilia.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Lewis Dean and Jennifer Ford of Leeds, Maine; a stepson and his wife, Mastin Lee and Teresa Ford of Perryville; a sister, Talie Wilson of Tennessee; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and loving caregivers and friends, Alisha Barnes, Angie Madison, Cathy Baker and Hilda Passmore.

The graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Brearley Cemetery with Pastor Kelly Pearson officiating, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 200 N 2nd St, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834-3814.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Brookdale of Russellville, Johnson County Health and Rehab and hospice nurse, Tiffany Lane, for the love and care Cynthia received.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.