Grand Rapids, Michigan
Ward, Bessie 12/4/1931 - 5/14/2016 Grand Rapids Bessie Lee Ward, was born December 4, 1931 in Albion, Michigan. Bessie was very active in the community and received many awards of excellence. She was a member of the Grand Rapids Association of Black Social Workers, the Grand Rapids Study Club,...
Read MoreOn this anniversary of our dear friend's Bessie's passing we light a candle of love, symbolizing the warmth of the memories of friendship that will last a lifetime.
Marva Lewis
May 13, 2021 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
We have lost a person of great integrity, warmth and courage. I miss her.
Mary Lu Lewis
June 03, 2016 | Trinity, FL
Dear Katherine & Family ~
Ms. Bessie maybe gone from our sight, but never our thoughts...
Jim & Pat Akins
Ada, MI
May 29, 2016
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Ms. Ward. I had the pleasure of living next door to her. What a great neighbor she was. My daughter would always visit with her and her daughter Cathy. My daughter learned sign language and would communicate with her. I know the Master sent for a beautiful Angel. What a woman of God. I love Her.
Clementine Huff-Sparks
May 26, 2016 | Kansas City, MO
To the Family of Bessie Ward,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I have known Bessie since the late 70's. She was a quiet, compassionate and supportive person.
I will miss her.
Edna Comer Comer
May 26, 2016 | Wethersfield, CT
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that Jer. 29: 11,12 will bring you some comfort during this difficult time.
May 25, 2016
I will always remember Bessie for her warmth and generosity, her commitment to help others and , perhaps especially, her laugh. I can hear it now.
Bill Hill
May 21, 2016 | Grand Rapids, MI
Mahalah & Marva Lewis (at Agnes Scott college)
Dear Family,
I give you my sincere condolences at this sad time.I am saddened to hear of Bessies' death. I knew Bessie when I lived in Grand Rapids from 1976 to 1985 and as part of Black Social Workers. She was a quiet hard working and committed member. She always 'walked her talk' of compassion and justice. On a personal note I will always remember how she welcomed me and my daughter into her home when we arrived in GR with only the clothes on our back when we were forced to evacuate...
Dr. Marva Lewis
May 21, 2016 | New Orleans, LA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Neighbor (Isaiah 25:8)
May 20, 2016