Emily Ford, 82, Palmetto, died Jan. 5, 2009. She was a lifetime member of the South Fulton Hospital Auxiliary with 32 years of active service. She was "Club Mom" for the Atlanta Jugglers Association. She was a member of First Christian Church of Tyrone.

Survivors include four children; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association of Georgia. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.