Catherine "Kitty" Ford Lohr        August 16, 2025

Catherine “Kitty” Ford Lohr finished the last chapter of her book on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Yancey W. Ford, Sr. and Edna Rigsby Ford.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Alvin Reid Lohr, Jr.; son, Alex Lohr (Mary Jane); daughters, Melissa Semones (Craig) and Amanda Scott (Edward); brother, Yancey W. Ford, Jr. (Peggy); grandchildren, Libby, Adam, Erin, Kevin, Travis, and Laura; great-grandchildren, Channing, Cameron, Addyson, Ashby, Ayla, Ashlyn and Claire.
The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to Jackie Fincham and Margaret Ann Ward for the loving and nurturing care they both provided Mom, so she was able to remain at home throughout her battle with ALS.
A special thanks to the Trinity Hospice care team, and care provider/special cousin, Fannie Utz, NP, for the unwavering medical support, guidance, and compassion provided during this difficult time.
Memorial contributions in Kitty’s memory can be made to the ALS Association online at the ALS Association website, or by mail to the ALS Association, 1300 Wilson Blvd, Suite 600, Arlington, Virginia 22209.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison with Minister Doug Gouchenour officiating. Interment will be in the Rochelle Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends for fellowship and lunch in the church hall after the interment.

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