Wynona "Nonie" L. Ford, 78, Adrian, Missouri, died Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 21 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crystal Manor Assisted Living, Adrian, Missouri, c/o Richard Ford, 304 West Waggoner Street, Adrian, MO 64720.

Wynona was born February 23, 1934 in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of James Ryder and Ruth (Adkins) Ryder-Duckett, and the sister of Robert Ryder. She was the wife of Marvin Ford.

Nonie become part of the Archie/Adrian community when she married Marvin Ford in 1982. Marvin brought 6 children and Nonie brought 4 children to their relationship. After Marvin passed away, Nonie moved to the Crystal Manor Assisted Living Facility. While there, she made new friendships and enjoyed playing cards, games and socializing.

Nonie was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, her beloved husband, Marvin, granddaughter, Karrie Ann, son-in-law, Jerry Ford, and 2 step-sons, Rolly Ford and Kenneth Ford. She is survived by 3 daughters, Diana Ford of Adrian, Missouri, Barbara Willoughby of Harrisonville, Missouri and Kelli Keedwell and husband, Christopher Born of Sankt Julian, Germany; one son, Daniel Keedwell, Jr. and wife, Maureen of Odessa, Missouri; 3 step-daughters, Janice Highley and husband Bob, of Butler, Missouri, Patti Knox of Kansas City, Missouri and Nancy Bowman and husband, Jim of Adrian, Missouri; 5 grandchildren, Richard Ford (Gwen), Scott Ford, Nicole McFarlane, Sam Keedwell and Cole Keedwell; 3 great-grandchildren, Seth Ford, Chase McFarlane and Leah Ford; and a host of step-grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

A very special thank you to the Adrian Manor Nursing Home staff for their kindness and compassion while caring for Nonie and her family.