Bowling Green - Irene Ford, age 97, passed away February 15, 2022, at her residence in Bowling Green. She was born on December 8, 1924, in Homeland, FL. She worked as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and reading her bible. She was preceded in death by her husband William Ford. She is survived by a loving family. Family will receive friends on Friday, February 18, 2022, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow.