"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted." Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 Ciara Fanese Ford departed this earthly life on Friday, September 21, 2018 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina. She was born on June 10, 1985; the daughter of the late Betty Ann Ford and Eddie Townsend. Ciara attended Marlboro County Public Schools system in Marlboro County, South Carolina, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and KHS Beta Club. After graduating from Marlboro County High School, she attended Claflin University for four years. Later, she became a faithful Walmart employee, working there for over nine years until she was no longer able to work. Ciara was a member of El Shaddia Apostolic Ministries in Mullins, South Carolina under the leadership of Elder Archie Ford. She received the precious gift of the Holy Ghost and remained a faithful member until her demise. Ciara was preceded in death by one sister: Shannon Ford and one nephew: Moreece Teragene. Ciara leaves to cherish her loving memories ~ two daughters: Zaniya Bookhart and Paris Geter both of the home; one son: Jacquez Geter of the home; one sister: Celeste Ford of Mullins, SC; three brothers: Jamion (Kelli) Ford, Rashawn Ford both of Mullins, SC and Raheen (Kendra) Ford of Raleigh, NC; five nephews: Corde', Sincere, Kaaleb, Zomarion and Robert Jr.; five nieces: Cyasja, Angela, Peyton, Tamia and Moriah; a special friend: Shaquetta Oliver and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.