Sarah Elizabeth Fordham

Sarah Elizabeth Fordham was born in Kingston, Georgia on October 30, 1933 at 10:45pm. She passed away peacefully February 8, 2024, in Peachtree City, Georgia. She accepted Christ at an early age and is now with her precious Lord Jesus in Heaven. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, A.D. (Mickey) Fordham, her parents James Reece, and Fannie Capek, her sister, Alma Evans, and her brother, Jimmy Reece. She is survived by her two sons, Keith Fordham (Shirley), and Lane Fordham (Rockie); brother-in-law, Jimmy Fordham (Rita), sister-in-law, June Reece; grandchildren, Angela Risher (Chris), Sam Fordham (Katie), Jacob Fordham (Joy), Dan Fordham, Mary Tezak (Nathan), Caleb Fordham (Stephanie) and twenty-two great grandchildren. She was a beloved mother and was affectionately called by many names by her family and friends: Mom, Sarah, MeMe and the “Little General.” She was always active in Church at Calvary Baptist Church. She had a main role in the play “Dust on a Christmas Star,” taught Sunday School, kept the nursery, worked in Vacation Bible School, sang in the Choir, and along with her husband were regular soul-winners on visitation at Calvary Baptist and later at Ash Street Baptist in Forest Park. When they moved to Fayette County, they were very active at Flat Creek Baptist Church. In one-year, Sarah and Mickey had 156 people join Flat Creek Baptist Church after they visited their homes. Sarah often went before her Evangelist son, Dr. Keith Fordham to churches across the southeast to witness on Saturdays before the revival started on Sunday. Her youngest son, Dr. Lane Fordham was a pastor for many years. He began his ministry as a Church Planter Apprentice, and she helped knock on hundreds of doors to reach people for Christ and helped him start at least 3 churches. In addition, two of her grandsons are in the ministry, Dr. Sam Fordham, and Dr. Caleb Fordham. Recently, one great grandchild, Micaiah Fordham, at age 16 has answered the call to preach and only the Lord knows if there will be more. She has left a godly legacy. In addition, she went on numerous mission trips to several states in America as well as overseas. She went to Russia, Guatemala and other countries. She loved to travel and was ready to go at the drop of a hat. This continued until her dementia caused her to go into assisted living, memory care and finally a nursing care home. She served as a licensed practical nurse in the late 1950’s. She was a secretary for her Husband and his brother (Jack Fordham) who were subcontractors placing rebar in commercial buildings. For a few years she was a secretary for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and was a secretary for Leighton Ford when they had offices in Atlanta. She also helped work on the Billy Graham Crusade in Korea, where on one day the Gospel was preached to million people face to face. Mainly she was a homemaker and precious mother to her sons, daughter in laws and their families. Funeral Services will be held Saturday February 10, 2024 at two o’clock at the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with her grandson, Dr. Sam Fordham officiating. Burial will take place Monday February 12, 2024 at 10:00 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Jonesboro, GA. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:30 until service time. Those wishing may send an on-line condolence at www.parrottfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers please make donations to Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association Inc. (KFEA, Inc.) Box 249, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Sarah Elizabeth Fordham

October 30, 1933 - February 8, 2024