Berna Fisher Ford

Memorable quotes from Berna:

“Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!”

“Trust God.”

The “Dee Di” song :)

“Later” (She NEVER said “goodbye” )

Berna’s Playlist:

Stevie Wonder - All songs

Anita Baker “Rapture” Album

“Bridge Over Troubled Water” Aretha Franklin

“Be Grateful” Walter Hawkins (one of her favorite solos to sing)

“Jesus Brought the Sunshine” The Clark Sisters

“His Eye is on the Sparrow” (a duet often sung with her daughter)

“Going up Yonder” Walter Hawkins

“The Battle is Not Yours” Yolanda Adams

“The Goodness of God” Cece Winans (She considered her testimony song)

“Changed” Tramaine Hawkins

A few of her favorite things…

The Utah mountains

The Chosen (often watched with her friend, Mike)

Choir concerts and the Utah Opera

Reading the Bible

Her high school class of 1975

Big hats!

Favorite scriptures:

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

“This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.” John 2:11

“If the Lord delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.” Numbers: 14: 8

“And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the Lord burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp.” Numbers 11:1

“And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.” John 6: 35

“And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.” Ezekiel 34:23

“And ye are witnesses of these things. And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.” Luke 24:48-49

“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.” Philippians 2:4

“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.” Isaiah 6:8

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God” Ephesians 2:8

Special Thank yous:

Utah Council of the Blind

DaVita Farmington Bay Dialysis

Davis County Senior Services

Second Baptist Church

Larkin Mortuary

Berna Fisher Ford was born on May 11, 1957, in Natchez, Mississippi, to Justine and Albert Fisher.

Her greatest calling was serving the Lord. She devoted her life to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, believing that every person she met deserved to hear about God's love. Whether through her words, her actions, or her unwavering compassion, Berna faithfully sought to lead others to Christ.

Music was one of her greatest joys. She used her gift to glorify God and encourage others through gospel music. Singing was not simply something she enjoyed; it was one of the ways she worshipped and ministered to those around her.

Berna was baptized at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Natchez, Mississippi, where she faithfully served as a Sunday School teacher and choir member. She loved her church family and never missed an opportunity to invite others to worship alongside her.

She married Leonard Ford, Jr., and together they were blessed with three children: the late Lennie Latrice Ford, Cristi Justine Mary Ford Brazão (Antonio), and Jarrod "Jay" Elijah Ford (Asia). Berna loved her children deeply and taught them to trust God and seek comfort in the atonement of Jesus Christ.

Later, Berna moved to Utah, where she found another loving church family at Second Baptist Church. There she continued to worship, serve, and share the love of Christ with those around her.

Throughout her life, Berna faced health challenges with an unwavering hope in God's promises. Now, she is a new creature in Christ, singing and dancing his praises!

"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away; behold, the new has come." 2 Corinthians 5:17

Berna leaves to continue her legacy of faith her beloved children, her cherished grandchildren, Yazmeen, Zora, Kalani, and Lucas "Lukie;” along with many loving relatives, dear friends, and brothers and sisters in Christ.

She joins her parents, sister, Alberta, many loved ones, and a Heavenly Choir as we all await the return of Jesus Christ and a joyful reunion!

Her songs of faith will continue to echo in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.