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Yvonne Ward Obituary
Yvonne was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Charlottesville.
Yvonne is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Wallace Ward, who is also a resident of Winterhaven Assisted Living Center.
She is also survived by four children, Leigh Sarkozi of Troy, John Davis of Roanoke, Gary Ward of Ruckersville and Sandy Potter of St. Simon's Island, Georgia. Others left to cherish Yvonne's memory are her stepmother, Sarah Cheape of Beach Lake, Pennsylvania; sister-in-law, Evelyn Cheape and her family; two grandchildren and three great -grandchildren.
Yvonne attended Longwood College and later worked as a legal secretary for the law office of Richmond and Fishburne in Charlottesville, for 40 years, before retiring. Always an active couple, Yvonne and Wallace enjoyed many activities with their friends, including, square dancing with the Virginia Reelers, golfing and bridge. After retirement, Yvonne was very active as a volunteer in several areas in Charlottesville including the Martha Jefferson Hospital and the Charlottesville Senior Center.
The family thanks Yvonne's caregivers and especially Hazel Creasy of Charlottesville for her loyal service and friendship; and also her long time physician, Dr. Jeffrey Davis.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Memory Disorder Research, c/o UVA Neurology, 500 Ray C Hunt Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903, Attention: Paula Damgaard, Coordinator of Alzheimer's Research, or your local SPCA.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 2006, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home, 201 First Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.
The service will be conducted by Dr. Harry C. Kennon at 11 a.m. Friday, September 8, 2006, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
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David Garth
September 19, 2006
Hello Leigh and Gary: We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Yvonne. It's been years since I've seen her. I can only remember how sweet she was and how welcome I always felt whenever I came over to Amherst Rd. I'm sure it's hard for you all. Just know that it will get easier in time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dave and Sharon Garth
Des & Marj Gourley
September 7, 2006
Marj and I extend our deepest sympathy to Wallace and Yvonne's family. Our association with Yvonne was during our years as leaders in the Virginia Reelers Square Dance Club and we will always remember her willingness to make that volunteer organization a better one and her graciousness as hostess at frequent "after-parties". She was one of the best.
Cheryl & Carl Walters
September 7, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 6, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. We all loved Mrs. Ward. She was a wonderful lady. She will be truly missed.
From all of the staff at Dr. Jay Knights office.
Jan Chaffin
September 6, 2006
We were the luckiest family in the world to have the Wards for neighbors. Our own Brady Bunch next door. Thank you for all the years of lovely memories.
Godspeed, dear friend.
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