SHELLIE LEATH WARD

Shellie Leath Ward Shellie Leath Ward of Noma, FL, passed away December 11, 2009 at her residence in Noma. She was 96. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 19th at St. Marks A.M.E. Church in Noma, FL with Rev. Douglas Jones, Rev. Laura Holloway and Rev. Reba Sorey, officiating. Interment will follow in the Leath Cemetery, Old Columbia, AL with the Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley, FL, directing. The remains will lie in repose at the church from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until time for the services at 11 a.m. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 9 a.m. Friday until 9 p.m. She was a native of Elna, FL and resided in Noma most of her life. She was a dedicated member of St. Mark A.M.E. Church for many years and served hot meals to the community as a volunteer. In addition, Shellie had a passion for helping others and was known to many as a devoted Community Activist. Her true passion was always living for the Lord and her family. She leaves to cherish her memory special devoted nephews/sons, Sam (Jeannette), Eugene (Gwendolyn) Leath; sister-in-law, Allie V. Leath of Noma, FL, Berthea M. Leath of In-wood, NY and Cromie Leath of Tallahassee, FL; countless nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley, FL, (850) 638-0077, is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.