J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Ward, Elsie M.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Elsie Myra Ward, 90, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on March 11, 2009. She was born in Donora, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Charles and S. Ellen Hines. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James W. N. Ward; daughter, Janet Ward Carwile; sister, Anna J. Hines; and brothers, John W. Hines, Charles G. Hines and Emil C Hines. Mrs. Ward was a retired civil service worker and a member of West End Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Bryan C. Ward; two grandsons, James Ward and Joseph Carwile (Jessica); two granddaughters, Shannon Taylor (Herman) and Kimberlee Tanner (Mike); seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Dolores Kosarek; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will take place Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 2 p.m. in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George, Virginia. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Bryan,

I, too, worked with your mother in Mifflin Hall at Fort Lee. This was also my first real job and she was a joy to work with. I will never forget her. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Patricia Beville Beltz

Posted by: Pat Beltz at March 17, 2009 09:52 PM

Bryan,
You don't know me, but I worked in the same office with your mother over forty years ago. I was fresh out of high school and this was my first job. I will always remember her kindness to me and how she made me feel welcome to the Admin Div in Mifflin Hall. Mrs. Ward was a very special lady.

Posted by: Linda Wood Thacker at March 14, 2009 12:25 AM

Jimmy,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you and your Grandma were very close and that you will miss her a lot. You and I both know that she loved you very much and she thought the world of you. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Stephanie Powers Garrett at March 12, 2009 06:02 PM