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Patricia WARD Obituary

BARRY, Ill. -- Miss Patricia Ann "Pat" Ward, 80, of Barry, died at 7:35 a.m. Saturday (May 28, 2011) in her home.

She was born Dec. 24, 1930, in Kinderhook, a daughter to Earl and Kathryn Colvin Ward. They preceded her in death.

Pat was an avid Cardinals baseball fan and enjoyed watching her granddaughters play softball. She worked as a secretary for Gully-Hechler Insurance Co. for more than 37 years.

Survivors include one son, Greg Ward and his wife, Angie, of Baylis; and three granddaughters, Kate, Beth and Molly Ward of Baylis.

SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Kirgan Funeral Home, Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry.

VISITATION: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

MEMORIALS: Park Lawn Cemetery Association.

ARRANGEMENTS: Kirgan Funeral Home, Barry.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-Whig from May 29 to May 31, 2011.

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Melvin and Tammy Gilbert

June 7, 2011

So sorry for your loss. She was a special person. I'll think of her each time I go by here house or watch the Cardinals play.

Joan (Spann) McTucker

June 5, 2011

Greg & family-- Pat & I as friends go back 60 yrs. We had a special bond and I will never forget her. I remember when you were born & how much she loved you. The stars will shine a little brighter now that she is among them. I am so sorry for your loss.

Jera Monkman

June 1, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending you a hug from afar.

Mary Mudd Ellis

May 30, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

May 29, 2011

Thinking of you and your family at this time of sorrow. There are not enough words to express my sympathy to all of you. Kate, I know that you were close to your grandma and I am sure Beth and Molly were, too. Remember the good times and that helps to get through the hard times.

Sincerely, Eileen Guthrie

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