Jeanette Clover Ford was born and raised in La Harpe. She graduated from La Harpe High School, Southeastern Community College, and Western Illinois University.
In 1976 Jeanette went to work for the First State Bank and currently holds the position of Vice President Branch Manager of the La Harpe Office.
Jeanette and Jim have been married for 22 years and are parents of a son, Evan a Junior at La Harpe High School.
Her hobbies are working in her yard and with flowers. Jim and Jeanette are involved in Evan's school activities and the community. She also supports Jim and Evan in their endeavors with the Boy Scouts.
As a family they are involved in the Union Church and enjoy taking a nice family vacation every year.
Jeanette loves living in a small community like La Harpe where people pull together to help each other and where families spend time together.