Lakita C. Ford, loved by a host of family and friends, departed this life January 1, 2026. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 16th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Lucas Memorial Chapel 9010 Garfield Blvd. Garfield Hts., Ohio. The Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at the same location and the family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Live streaming will be available at lucasfuneralhome.com. Interment will take place in the Evergreen Memorial Park 5505 Northfield Rd.; Bedford Hts., OH.