Carrie E. States, 87, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the Pocopson Home of West Chester. She was the widow of the late Walter Leroy States, who passed away in 1992.
Born in Coatesville, Carrie was the daughter of the late Gert and Blanche London Ford. She attended both the Bethany A.M.E. Church and the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church.
She is survived by two sons: Richard A. States of Lancaster and Robert Lee States of Long Beach, Ca.; two siblings, Irma Coleman and Robert Ford; 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by four siblings, Eleanor Ford, Violet Griffy, Vera King and Ernest Ford.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Cemetery in Atglen. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held from 9 until 11 AM.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
I will miss her
I will truly miss her she was my grandmother's best friend seeing the two of them together as a child was a delight, they spent most of thier time together at Parksedge. I love you Mrs. Carrie may you rest in peace.
Sympathy and Prayers.
Expressions of sympathy are extended to Carrie's family.
She and my Mom grew up together in Parkesburg and remained friends up until the time of Mom's passing. Carrie would always remind any one of us how much she missed "Clara".
She had a special greeting when she met us. Each time she would say, "Hi Honey". I can remember as a child, Carrie always being the same...... sincere, pleasant, a lot of fun and just a nice person to be around. It was a privilege of knowing Carrie and having her in my life.
To Richard, Robert, and
To Richard, Robert, and remaining family I extend my deepest heartfelt sympathy. Carrie will surely be missed by all. My prayers I extend to you.
Sincerely,
Beverly Griffy-Harclerode
Ms. Carrie was always
Ms. Carrie was always pleasant and had a smile for everyone. She was always especially nice to me. Her smile will be missed.
Cousin Carrie will be sadly
Cousin Carrie will be sadly missed but only for a short while because she's much better off then all of us.I just thank God i had a chance to be with her one more time before she went away.My Mother and Carrie where second cousins by the way of there Mothers,My mother Jessie Harris and Carrrie loved to go to yard sales on saturdays and then out to lunch.I always loved being around them whem they stated talking about when they were younger they both always had a tale to tell.To the whole Ford family my prayers are with you and with each day it does get better to except, But you will always have your memories and that is a blessing with my love and deepest condolences, Marsha