Christine M. Ford, 42, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2013.

She was born Oct. 13, 1970, in Bradenton, Fla.

Christine was a devoted mother who had a kindred spirit and whimsical personality that lit up every room she walked into. She currently managed the 777 Golden Horse Casino in North Port, Fla. All her friends, family and customers played a huge role in her life and were greatly appreciated by her. Christine will be dearly missed by all.

She is survived by her three children, Devon, Collin and Cassie Ford; her parents, David and Gussie Hughes; her siblings, Alfred Palmray and Kimberly McNeal; and her employees, Brittany Adams and Ashleigh Lotocke.

Services will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at McKee Funeral Home in North Port. For online condolences, please visit www.mckeenorthport.com.

Arrangements are by McKee Funeral Home, North Port.