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Elsie WARD Obituary
Elsie was a Christian and her trust in Christ has led her to her Heavenly home. She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, serving on many committees, Sunday School Teacher, Treasurer, Lay Leader and the Women's Missionary Society. She had a wonderful singing voice and sang in the church choir. She retired from United Virginia Bank (now SunTrust) in 1984. Elsie was a gentle and humble lady who loved everyone and she was greatly loved in return.
Her parents, Earnest and Rosanna Shockley; husband, Alvin B. Ward Sr.; and brothers, Lawrence and Johnnie Shockley preceded her in death.
She is survived by son, Alvin B. Ward Jr. and wife, Cindy; grandchildren, Angie Denson and husband, Jeff, Mark Ward and wife, Jill, Lloyd Ward and wife, Kim; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Justin, Trenton, Elaina, Andrew, Jacob and Josh; brother, Calvin Shockley; special niece, Sharon Caprio and husband, Ken.
Funeral services officiated by the Rev. Thad Decker will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point.
The family would like to thank Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, Gloucester House and Gloria, Angie and Debbie for the support, care and love given to Elsie and her family.
In Elsie's memory contributions may be sent to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 185, Bena, VA 23018. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elsie WARD
Paul and Nancy Kendall
October 20, 2010
To each one of the family, we are sad to hear of your loss. Elsie was a kind, generous person from the first we saw her. Near the beginning of 1970, we were sitting across a desk from Elsie in the Bank of Gloucester. Elsie was helpful and patient as two people she hadn't seen before anxiously anticipated signing a mortgage for a house. A few years ago, she asked if I remembered that; I did then and I do now - we're grateful for that and the few times since then. You are each in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Nancy Kendall
Tabitha Gollihugh
October 19, 2010
Nanny will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know her. Such a sweet, kind hearted woman. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss & pray for your family during this trying time.
Ellen & Victoria Wilson
October 18, 2010
Lloyd, Kim, Jacob, and Joshua,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your grandmother. Hopefully the memory of her will be something to comfort your family in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. In this stressful time, please let us know if I can help in any way.
May God's Grace strengthen you,
Casey Epperson
October 18, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Ward's passing. She was one of the sweetest women I have met, and it was always a joy to help her when she came to the bank. She will be remembered fondly.
October 18, 2010
Byrd, Cindy, Angie, Mark and Lloyd and everyone else,
Just want you to know you are in my prayers. Nanny Elsie was always such a wonderful and sweet lady. I know she will be missed. Your family is very special to me and always will be.
I love you all.
Gina Alley
Camden, NC
Olivia from Suntrust
October 18, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have gotten to know Mrs. Ward through SunTrust over the past 3 years. I will miss her very much. She had a way of just brightening my day!
Patti Hansen
October 18, 2010
To the Ward Family,
My deepest condolences to you in loss of Miss Elsie. I feel so priviledged to have gotten to know her at church, and welcomed her warm hugs and kisses each week. We all have a wonderful angel watching over us now. May God Bless you and comfort you. Godspeed Miss Elsie...
Cheryl Gibson
October 18, 2010
Elsie was one of the sweetest people I've ever known. She's always been there for has long as I remember. She'll be missed. My prayers for all you you.
Cheryl Gibson
Mary Hogge
October 18, 2010
Alvin, Cindy and family...I am so sorry to hear about Miss Elsie's passing. She was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are weith you.
Sherry Williams
October 18, 2010
To the Ward Family, There are truly no words to express the person that Miss Elsie was. She was one of the most dearest and kindest people that I have ever known. I will miss her smile, her hug, and her kiss on Sundays at church. God Bless all of you what an angel you have lost but heaven has gained. Bennie, Sherry, Ben, & Matthew Williams
October 18, 2010
Byrd & Cindy, Elsie was truly one of the kindest and most easy-going ladies I have known..I had the pleasure of working with her for 2 years at the Bank of Gloucester at the Point. After I moved to Portsmouth and then to Suffolk, I still went in the bank when I was in Gloucester to see Elsie. She was a very sweet person, and alot of fun to work with. She and my Aunt Margie (Prince) and my Aunt Willa (Farinholt) worked together for many years, and I knew they always had fun working together. I am so very sorry for your loss. She has no suffering now and heaven has one beautiful angel. Cindy Shackelford Anderton
Beuna Craft
October 17, 2010
Ms. Elsie was such a true wonderful-southern lady. She was always the most caring and was a true example of a christian lady. She will be missed by so many. Our love & prayers.
Dave, Beuna Craft & family
October 17, 2010
Elsie was a sweet soul. She will be fondly remembered. Joy Mahler
The Wood Family
October 17, 2010
To the entire Ward Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Nanny was a sweet lady and loved by so many people... she will be missed by all of us.. We all have another Angel looking out for us all...
Debbie Wilson
October 17, 2010
To the Ward family. My deepest sympathy to all of you for your loss. She was a wonderful person, I know she will be missed by the church and everyone.
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