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Peggy Ward Obituary

Internal Medicine and Rheumatology MARTINEZ, Ga.-Entered into rest Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital, Dr. Peggy F. Ward, 48, of Falcon Drive. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 12 noon from Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 1714 Olive Road, Augusta with Reverend Clarence Moore officiating. The family will receive friends this evening from 6 -8 p.m. at Good Shepherd Baptist Church. A memorial service followed by interment will be Monday, July 26, 2004 at 11 a.m. in Chadbourn, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in memory of Dr. Peggy F. Ward to the Lupus Foundation of America - Georgia Chapter, 6425 Power Ferry Road, Ste. 275, Atlanta, Ga. 30339. Dr. Ward was a graduate of Hobbton High School, Newton Grove, North Carolina. She continued her education at North Carolina A & T State University, where she received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Chemistry in 19 79 and 1981 respectfully. She then attended pharmacy school at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and later began medical school at East Carolina University Medical Center, where she received her Doctor of Medicine degree in 1989. She was board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Dr. Ward began private practice in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology in 1994. She worked hard to dedicate herself to helping others in any capacity that she could. She was co-founder of Augusta Associates of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Peggy was affiliated with numerous medical associations. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She will be remembered for her faith in God, love of family and dedication to her patients, for she took time to truly listen to them. She leaves memories that will be forever cherished by her loving and devoted husband twenty-five years, Shelton R. Ward; two daughters, Kimberly R. Ward and Victoria E. Ward; two granddaughters, Iliana N. Ward and Keona L. Curtis; her father, Elliott J. Faison, Sr., Raleigh, N.C.; two brothers, Elliott (Dorothy) Faison, Jr., Lanham, Md. and Ricky N. (Janet) Faison, Raleigh, N.C.; three sisters, Carol (Jethro) DeVane, Raleigh, N.C., Dr. Hattie (Connie) Baggett and Mary (Russel) Hampton, Indianapolis, Ind.; father and mother-in-law, Wynn (Virginia) Ward, Chadbourn, N.C.; three brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call the residence or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Ga. 30901 (706) 722-6401. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Jul. 23, 2004.

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robert jackson

August 21, 2004

i truly good lady and doctor i will miss you ,your former patient

Emily Wilson

August 19, 2004

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THE WARD FAMILY IN THE LOST OF YOUR LOVEONE AND MY HIGHSCHOOL CLASSMATE AND FRIEND, GOD BLESS

EMILY WILSON

Dr. Carl & Ethlyn Gibson

August 14, 2004

Peggy and our families became friends when our daughters, Kim and Faith entered 7th grade at Riverside Middle. The bonds grew and Peggy was not only a friend but a medical colleague. Her life has blessed us all, and reminds us to give selflessly to others, and always keep God and family first. We have moved across the country, but your loving spirit will always be in her hearts and walk with us each day.

Myrlin Murphy

August 13, 2004

Peggy and I became friends in 8th grade and shared so many memories in the years that followed. I was blessed to have known her and she has left a mark on my heart. I will truly miss her but in the words of a famous poet "The memory is one gift of God that death cannot destroy". May her family and friends be comforted by their memories as I am by mine. Friends forever.

Reverend Dr. Lynda Jordan

August 9, 2004

"Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God" Matt.5:8 (KJV)



All of us who have been honored to meet Peggy have been given an invaluable gift from God. She exemplified the epitome of that virtuous woman which is described in Proverbs chapter 31. The rememberance of Peggy's pure heart and warm spirit will remain with us until we see her again in heaven--will you? We will miss her, but we have the comfort of knowing that she completed the work that God had for her to do on earth, and she is now with Him, receiving her eternal reward of everlasting life. May you the presence of the Holy Spirit comfort you. Respectfully,

Frances W Briggs

August 8, 2004

My deepest,deepest sympathy to Dr. Peggy F.Ward Family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I became a patient of hers in 2001. She was the kind of Dr. that every Patient hopes to find...because she had COMPASSION,PATIENCE,UNDERSTANDING and really LISTENED to what her patients had to say.I can close my eyes and hear the knock on the examine-room door and Dr. Ward enters and says in her soothing voice:"How Are YOU"?I shall truly miss her!Again:"MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY!

Celestine Murray

August 6, 2004

Dr.Ward was one of the best and caring people I know. We met each other in college and remained friends until her death. She will truly be missed for it is hard to find good concerned people like her anymore.

Remell McKenzie

August 5, 2004

To Dr. Peggy Ward Family:

DR. Ward and I had the same beautician,and I gave a Skin Care class in her home. She was my sister's doctor,and was a very caring, soft spoken doctor who went out of her way to help her patients,with their medical illness and meds. May God be with you during bereavement,and help you find comfort in the loving memories you hold in your heart.

Brandi Lathan

August 4, 2004

Dr. Ward was an amazing physician, beautiful person and motivating patient. Her constant strength and knowledge will forever be remember by all those she has touched.

Terri McCafferty

July 30, 2004

Dr. Peggy Ward was my friend as well as my doctor. She saved my life. I will miss her talks and hugs. She will be missed not only for her ability as a doctor but as the kind, caring, loving person that she will be remembered as.



My deepest sympathy to your family.

Dawn Barker

July 29, 2004

Your family will be in my prayers and thoughts. I worked for the answering service at Drs Hospital and enjoyed talking to her whenever she would call in. She will be truely missed.

Betty Johnson

July 28, 2004

I am so very sadden of Dr. Ward,s passing. I too, was one of her patients. She was a very Christlike physician who showed mercy for her patients.

ELIZABETH GIBSON

July 27, 2004

I am so sorry to hear of Dr Wards passing. I had the great privillage of working with her at MCG while she was in school. Her kindness,gentleness and wisdom will be missed in community. My prayers are with you.

Janice Chapman-Boyd

July 27, 2004

To The Ward Family:



May God continue to watch over each of you as he has done with Dr. Ward. I worked with Dr. Ward when she opened her practice in 1994 and although our paths parted I will always remember the love she had for her patients and her GOD. Dr. Ward was a very special person that will be greatly missed.

rodney sessoms

July 27, 2004

i am so sorry to learn of your loss. Peggy and I were classmates(1989) in medical school at East Carolina. I pray for your strength in this time of sorrow.



Rodney Sessoms,M.D.

Clinton,N.C.

Norma Jones Hickman

July 26, 2004

May God Bless The Family.

Dr. Ward will be missed.

VERNELL DENT

July 26, 2004

May God Bless and Keep each of you. Always remember, To Be Absent from the Body is to be Present with the Lord!!



If you need me just call.



Love,



Vernell and Family

ANSWERING SERVICE (DRS HOSP)

July 26, 2004

YOUR FAMILY WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYS.

Pearl Armstrong

July 26, 2004

My prayers are with you.

Larry Schander Sr

July 26, 2004

This is one of the saddestnoteI ever had to write. Dr Ward took care of my wife as a fellow @MCG and than my wife Carol followed her in to private pratice.



Dr Ward took loveing care of her from the firsttime until Carols death from cancer in Aug of 02.



Peggy's kindness and understanding will always in the hearts of myself and our 5 boys.



Tell Miss V that she was speical as I was the Nurse in the Peds Clinic @ MCG that took care of her.



Godbless you all and Mr Ward I will say special pray for you as I have been ther and done that.



Larry Schander

wanda finley

July 25, 2004

Dr. Ward was a very special person to me. It took me a long time to find someone whom has touched me the way she has. I am a patient of hers. My prayers go out to the family. May GOD bless you. She will definitely be missed.

Angela Davis

July 25, 2004

To the Family Members of Dr.Ward



If only all Doctors were as concerned about their patients as Dr. Ward was.She was the only Doctor to diagnose my Illness. I had been to four other Doctors prior to being referred to her. She was a Wonderful Person .God Bless You All.I thank God for bringing Dr. Ward into my Life.My Prayers are with you.

Dorothy Cumby

July 24, 2004

To The Ward Family, may the warmth and comfort of loving memories someday take the place of the sadness you feel now.

With Sincere Sympathy

Dorothy Cumby

Cassandra J. Williams

July 24, 2004

She was so down-to-earth and genuine, we know that her spirit is heavenly bound.



God called a good one home.



Cassandra J.Williams

Regenia Harvey

July 24, 2004

I thank God everyday for guiding me to Dr Ward.She was the only one who could diagnose my problem and she helped me to cope with it at the same time. We had a bond that went even further than being black women and even though I can't explain how our lives came to cross but God has truly blessed us for allowing us to know her even for such a short time. She was such a special person as well as a physician and she will remain in my prayers along with her family and friends. May god bless you through your hour of bereavement.

DOROTHY LEVERETT

July 24, 2004

DR.WARD WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO HEARTS SHE TOUCHED.WE WILL TRULY MISS HER.MAY THE FAMILY FIND PEACE AND MAY GOD BE WITH THEM.REMEBER DR.WARD IS GOD ANGEL WHOSE HE CALLED TO COME HOME.

linda dillard

July 24, 2004

My deepest sympathy to Shelton and

the family.I was a former coworker

and came from the same part of n.c.

DOROTHY JONES

July 24, 2004

MAY THE PEACE OF GOD FOREVER BE WITH

YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW

doris nicholson

July 24, 2004

my condolences to the family of the

great Dr. Peggy Ward. I loved her so

much. She always greeted me with a

smile, and care deeply for all of her patients. She helped me through

my sickness, and encouraged me to

never give up, to always trust in

GOD. May GOD be with, and strengthen each one of you.

with love,Doris

LEVERETT MARCIA

July 24, 2004

DR WARD WAS TRULY AN INSPIRATION TO ME. SHE WAS A CARING AND LOVING PERSON,WHO WILL BE BE GREATLY MISSED. GOD SURELY HAS ANOTHER ANGEL. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU. MY PRAYERS AND ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.

Mary & Don Ross

July 24, 2004

Our prayers and thoughts are with you always. Through our children and neighborhoood we met, through our hearts we will always consider you a friend. Mary & Don Ross

Judi Lathan

July 24, 2004

My thoughts & prayers are with the family of Dr. Ward. I pray you seek comfort in God, family & friends during your difficult days ahead.

God bless you.

Judi Lathan & family

Robert Jackson

July 24, 2004

I love you dearly .You helped me when I was having problems with my heart and led me to the right doctors for help. I will miss you.

Angela Hurley

July 24, 2004

I were a patient. Thank you for all you done. God bless you for the kindness and concern you showed toward me. May God bless your soul.

velvie ketch

July 24, 2004

I am so sorry to hear of the lost of a very special person as Dr.Ward. She was the only physician to be able to find out what was wrong with my daughter. She was so caring and gentle, always letting my daughter know that everything would be alright. I thank God for the gift she was to us. I will always remember her as my daughter's lifesaver and lifeline. I will pray that the family continues to be strong in faith as she was.

Michael Griffin

July 24, 2004

My condolences to the family of Dr. Peggy Ward. She helped me understand life with RA. She is and was always an Angel. Thank you for sharing her with me. Michael Griffin (Myrtle Beach, SC)

Fran O'Bannon

July 24, 2004

To the Ward Family,
My god and his angels bless you in your time of pain and sorrow!

Gwendolyn Broddie

July 23, 2004

I am very sorry for your loss.

Cathy Cancer

July 23, 2004

Dr. Ward was truly a breathe of fresh air! She was a very inspiring doctor in her practice and forever encouraging to do the right things to live and stay healthly.It was always a pleasure to get a check-up because she was so warming and personable no matter what your problem of the day may be.

To the Ward family I pray that God will give you eyes to see beyond the clouds of earth into the glory of heaven and the peace that comes from knowing that the one you love is in His arms. My family extends prayers to each and every one of you.

In Deepest Sympathy for your sorrow

Cathy Cancer and Family

Lonnie Hill, Jr.

July 23, 2004

Our deepest sympathy for the Ward family. Dr. Ward was a wonderful physician. She always set aside a little time to encourage me after each appointment. No words can describe how wonderful she was. Lonnie and Mary Hill

simone tutt

July 23, 2004

Dr. ward was truly a great doctor to me and I will miss her dearly and may Jehovah bless this family and give them the courage and strength to carry on

Joy Schneider

July 23, 2004

I was honored and priveledged to work with Dr. Ward at University Hospital. She was a wonderful and fun lady and her patients loved her.

Digestive Specialists

July 23, 2004

Dr. Ward you will be truly missed





Dr.Dasher, Dr. Schwartz, Dr.Spurr, Dr. Hodges, Dr. Cranford and Staff

Janie R. Stevens

July 23, 2004

To the Family of Dr. Peggy, Your Faith in God will give you strength to go on, His love, Will help you to know that others understand and care during your time of loss.

Cecelia Scott

July 23, 2004

My prayers goes out to your Family.May God continue to bless and keep you safely

martha myers

July 23, 2004

GOD BLESS THE GREATEST DOCTOR'S FAMILY IN THE WORLD WITH OUT THIS WOMAN I WOULD HAVE DIED I LOVED THIS WOMAN SHE WAS MORE THEN A DR. TO ME SHE WAS THE GREATEST FRIEND I COULD OF EVER HADBUT NOW SHE IS GONE BUT SHE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BUT I WILL MISS HER ALWAYS AND I WILL LOVE HER ALWAYS GOD WILL KEEP HER SAFE AND HOPE SHE WILL HELP HIM LOOK OVER ALL OF US.GOD BLESS THE WARD FAMILY.

Tammy Rucker

July 23, 2004

God has a Great woman with him now..Dr. Ward was a real blessing to us when we lost a love one..She stood by our family when our loved one passed showing great compassion. Our hearts are with your family at this time..May God Bless you and keep you all. From the Murray Family ..Augusta Ga.

Daphne Zellars

July 23, 2004

Dr.Ward was a great blessing to my mother. She was the first MD to correctly diagnose my mother with RA and immediately begin treating her. Because of God and Dr.Ward she is in the best of health today. We have lost a special friend, doctor, and a loved one but she will always be an ANGEL watching over us. She has earned her Crown and Wings!

GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!



Daphne and Sarah Blackwell

RUTHIE LEWIS

July 23, 2004

WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY AND MANY PRAYERS. GOD WILL GIVE YOU HIS HELP,

HIS STRENGTH AND HIS HOPE, DURING THIS TIME OF SARROW.TO EVERY THING

THRE IS A SEASON AND A TIME TO EVERY

PURPOSE UNDER THE HEAVEN.

Monique Thames

July 23, 2004

It's been a honor for me to know and work with Dr.Ward both personally and professionally. Dr Ward touch many hearts throughout her life and career with her soft spoken personality. May God Bless the family during this time.

Sabrina Lambert

July 23, 2004

I want to give my deepest sympathy to the Ward family. Dr. Ward was a terrific doctor and a wonderful teacher. She will be greatly missed.

Sondra Davis

July 23, 2004

May God bless all of you, just as she was a blessing to others.My prays are with each and everyone you.

velvie ketch-washington

July 23, 2004

Dr.Ward was a wonder and caring person.I will truly miss her as a friend and a physician.I will continue to keep her family in my prayers.

Valerie Darby

July 23, 2004

To The Ward Family: My deepest sympathy goes out to you'll. Dr. Ward was truly a caring and understanding person as well as a Physician. I could remember her when she would sit at the patients bedside conversing about any concerns or issues patient may have. May God look upon The Ward Family giving guidance and strength.

Sincerly Valerie Darby

Crystal Lawrence

July 23, 2004

I want to express my sympathy to the Ward family. I was one of Dr. Ward's patients and she made me feel comfortable about my sickness. I am going to miss her and I am going to keep you all in my prayer's. God Bless.

Bettye & Ron Carpenter

July 23, 2004

Dr. Ward was more than a family physician she was a friend. We are

deeply saddened by her passing. But I know God is smiling. She cared not just for those who had but those who no one else wanted to

treat. My heart goes out to the family because I know how we feel and I can only imagine how all of you do. God bless and keep you.

Bettye Thomas-Carpenter & family

Ernestine Inabinette

July 23, 2004

Dr. Ward will be missed so very very much. This is from a very loyal patient.

James Odom

July 23, 2004

I am an outpatient at University Hospital. I saw Dr Ward occasionally during visits. She was always very pleasant and professional. I am sorry to hear of her passing. My prayers will be for her family.

Richard Howard

July 23, 2004

Our deepest condolences to Dr. Ward's family. She was a wonderful doctor and person. She is solely responsible for saving Richard's life in 1998. We both loved her dearly and will truly miss her.



Richard & Patricia Howard

Rowena Jackson

July 23, 2004

My deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Peggy Ward. May God continue to hold you in the hollow of his hands during and after this time of bereavement.

(Iliana's great-aunt)

Patricia McSwyane

July 23, 2004

I want to thank Dr. Ward for all her help and services. I attribute the fact that I am still alive to The Lord and Dr. Ward. She is my hero. Dr. Ward was an excellant Dr. and I thank the Lord for bringing her in my life. Dr. Ward you will be missed. Love you, Patricia McSwyane

Kathleen Gray

July 23, 2004

May you have peace within Our Lord's arms, from a very grateful patient.

DAVID C. CREWS

July 23, 2004

DAVID C. CREWS & STAFF

Evette Frazier

July 23, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Peggy Ward, she was my doctor, friend and a very special person to me whom I will miss dearly.



Love, peace and God's Blessing to her and her family.

MARY STALLINGS CLARKE

July 23, 2004

IT SADDENED ME TO HEAR OF PEGGY'S DEATH. I WAS NOT AWARE SHE WAS ILL. SHE WILL SURELY BE MISSED. I WORKED WITH HER AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND WAS ONE OF HER FIRST PATIENTS WHEN SHE WENT INTO PRIVATE PRACTICE.

MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH THE FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WE HAVE LOST A GOOD DOCTOR.

DIANE CARSWELL & FAMILY

July 23, 2004

My association with Dr. Ward was that of patient doctor relationship. She always had such a beautiful spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.

Cheryl Floyd

July 23, 2004

To the Family of Dr. Peggy Ward,



I am going to miss Dr. Ward, I loved her with all of my heart, she was very special to me she was my breath of fresh air, she was not only my doctor but she was my closest friend and like a second mom to me I am going to miss her dearly. She will always be in my heart. If I can ever be of any assistance to any of u please call on me. You all are in my prayers and will always be. May God Richly bless you all. My family sends their sympathy also. My parents loved Dr. Ward also she has always helped me out when I was sick.



Love,

Cheryl, Ruth & Leon

Mary Fields

July 23, 2004

I will truly miss Peggy Ward. She was not only a wonderful doctor and treated me for everything I needed, but was also a wonderful christian person. I was blessed to have known her. I will be praying for you in your time of loss.

louise llowe

July 23, 2004

Dr. Ward was a wonderful caring person who took time with her patients, never rushing you out of the office. I certainally appreciated how she took care of my mother and me. She will never be forgotton. May God bless all you and keep you in his peace.

Angela Overstreet

July 23, 2004

Our prayers are with each of you in this time.

Friends & Staff Augusta Arthritis Center,Inc

July 23, 2004

Our sincerest thoughts and prayers

Tammie Odum

July 23, 2004

You were my sister Dr I no she will miss you very much you had help her so much as a Dr and a friend she will be lost with out you but thank you so much for what you have done for my sister my God be with your family.Tammie Odum

Monica Smith

July 23, 2004

I have been a patient of Dr. Ward's for about three years. I was very sorry to hear of her passing. She will be dearly missed. She was the best and a very sweet person and doctor.

RIP Dr. Ward!

St. Joseph Hospital Endoscopy

July 23, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless you all.

Denise (Washington) Blades

July 23, 2004

It heartbreaking to know that Dr.Ward won't be around anymore,truly she was a God fearing woman who took the time to listen to everything her patients had to say..I was one of them.Family keep your head up and remember God don't make any mistakes,He will be with you in this time of sorrow.

Wendy Key RN (St Joes ICU)

July 23, 2004

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the family of Dr Ward--I will continue to keep you in my prayers. I know all of you have a strong faith in God and I know He will give you strength and peace that passes all understanding. The opportunity to care for Dr Ward and get to know you, her family, was a blessing for me. Ya'll hang in there! With LOve, wendy

Michelle Chancey

July 23, 2004

Dr. Ward was truly a compassionate and caring doctor. I was first stricken with RA in 1989 and was treated at MCG where I met Dr. Ward. She gave me my first cortisone shot and I would never let anyone else do it after that! I followed her into private practice. Dr. Ward always listened to me and encouraged me. The one thing I loved most about seeing her was talking about our Faith in the Lord and how it got us through. I'll miss that most. My condolences to the family. May God comfort you as you remember your dear one and all she stood for and did in her short but meaningful time here on earth.

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