Mollie F. Ward

I and my family were so saddened to hear of Mollie's passing. Mom (Mary Lois Ford) especially loved her, and so did Dad, my brother Mike, and his daughter, Melissa Adams. Mollie was very kind to me in showing me the museum when I was writing a feature about it for Southern Living. Her efforts did so much in keeping alive the story of New London, and especially the tragic school explosion. We enjoyed many fine meals at the tea room, and were always glad when she was there. We will all miss her.
Gary D. Ford

Molly's spirit will always be with us here in New London. All you have to do is look around and you can see her great works. She will be greatly missed. But, take comfort in the fact we will see her again in heaven. Prayers, Julia Dailey

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

May the strength that can only come from above, where Mollie rejoices now, be with you, James, and your family. It seems we were all part of Mollie's family, and being a graduate of West Rusk, and remembering my parents talk of the New London explosion, we will always be in debt to Mollie's vision to memorialize this tragedy. Was a member of New London Baptist Church and remember you well. You are in our prayers. Linda Wood Daugherty & Jack Daugherty.

Molly was such a dynamic woman. She will be so missed; however, we take comfort in knowing she's home with her Father. Bettye Gauthreaux

I got to know Mollie a few years ago at the London Museum. I saw her as a very special lady. Also, my Aunt Jeanette and Uncle Charles Respess were good friends and classmates of Mollie's. May God be with all of you!!

iam sorry you had to leave us we will miss you.

To the family of "Mollie Ward"
Was so sorry to hear about Mollie and had known her most all my life as I was a former resident of the New London/Overton area. We use to buy our boys bicycles from her father and he was a great guy.
She will surely be missed by many.
Mollie was such a hard worker in everything she did.
My deepest sympathy to all the family,

MaryAnna (Ward) Howard
Tyler,Tx

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mollie. Be encouraged she is in her eternal home.
God Bless, Gay and Sage Tyra

So Sorry to hear about Mollie. Have known her just about all my life and enjoyed the time we had at church camps back when I was a teenager and our Easten Star Meetings. May The Lord Bless you James and your family as He has just received the Gem we had here and she can never be replaced. We will hold her in our hearts forever!!

Phyllis and I are so sorry about the loss of this great lady. She was a gem and a wonderful asset for New London and its greatest ambassador.

Gene and Phyllis Cottle

I am sorry to hear about Mollie. I remember going to the London Museum and talking with her and my grandfather (Kenyon Eaton). East Texas has truly lost a legend.

I only had the privilege of knowing Ms. Mollie for a few short years, but felt very honored by her friendship. She was considered a great lady by all age groups. May she rest in peace good & faithful servant.