Carolyn Ford Bock

Carolyn Ford Bock, 76, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 12, 2024. She was born in Cape Girardeau on April 22, 1947 to George and Dorothy Kies Penzel . Carolyn was a product of the Cape Girardeau Public Schools, graduating from Cape Central in 1965. She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Southeast Missouri State University. Carolyn was a "teachers' teacher" and a "librarians' librarian"--all who knew her well would attest to these commendations. Carolyn taught in many area school districts including Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Scott City and Nell Holcomb. Carolyn met Don Ford on SEMO's campus and they were married August 24, 1968. They were the proud parents of Kathryn Francis Ford Sanders born December 10, 1973. Following Don's death in 1997, Carolyn was re-introduced to Lewis Bock and they were married in 2003. Carolyn was active in the community. In college, she was active in Tri Delta Sorority and several honor societies. She and Don were on the Area Younglife Committee. She was a Bible Study Fellowship mentor and active in "Read to Succeed." She was president of the Friends of the Public Library and named Friend of Southeast Missouri State University. Carolyn had many special moments growing up in Cape, including cutting the ribbon to free the old Mississippi River Bridge. Carolyn was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church; she and Don were members of Grace Methodist and she and Lewis were members of Cape Bible Chapel. Carolyn was predeceased by her husband, Donald Keith Ford and her parents, Dorothy and George Penzel. She is survived by her husband, Lewis Bock; daughter, Kate Ford Sanders (Scott Sanders); grandchildren, Grace and Ben Sanders; sister, Georganne Syler (William Syler); nieces, Lauren Weedon and Claire Syler; and step children, Richard Bock and Catharine Bock Golomski. Visitation will be 9:00 to 11:00 am, Monday, April 15, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church in Cape. Revs. Elliott Swoboda and Ellen Gurnon are officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Younglife, Southeast Missouri Area, or the charity of your choice. Carolyn will be laid to rest beside Donald Ford at Cape County Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com Ford & Sons Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements.

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Carolyn Ford Bock

April 22, 1947 - April 12, 2024