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Madalene Ward Obituary
URBANA - Madalene Ward, 80, of Urbana, died Saturday, January 3, 2015 in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana.
She was born January 31, 1934 in Bevinsville, KY, a daughter of Troy and Rose (Jones) Osborne.
Madalene will be remembered for her care and compassion as a Head Emergency Room Nurse at Mercy Memorial Hospital retiring from there after more than 30 years of service. She graduated from Wheelwright High School in Floyd Co., KY and St. Mary's Nursing School in Huntington, WV. She was a member of Twig #13 at Mercy Memorial Hospital, the Peoples Savings Bank Travel Club and was a volunteer with the Champaign County Red Cross Unit. She doted on her grandchildren and participated in their activities and accomplishments.
Survivors include daughter, Belinda (Mike) Hayes of Cary NC, son, Brad (Christine) of Columbus, OH; 6 grandchildren, Alyssa (Dr. Adam) Glover of Chillicothe, OH, Alex and Jacob Ward of Columbus, OH, Christa Hayes of Charlotte, NC, Jenna Hayes of New York City, NY and Shanna Hayes of Cary NC; sisters Mildred Lois (Hobert) Anderson of Bevinsville, KY, Shirley Anne (James) Gibbs of London, KY and a brother, James Wilburn Osborne of Bevinsville, KY.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Donald and Sister Martha Magdalene Julaphongs.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in the WALTER & SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 642 S. Main St., Urbana, Ohio where a funeral service will be held at 7:00 P.M. with Rev. Nancy Hardin officiating. Madalene will be taken to the Hall Funeral Home, 331 Ky, Rte 122, Martin, KY where a visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Burial will follow in Buckingham Cemetery, Bevinsville, KY.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Twig #13 at Mercy Memorial Hospital or to Mercy McAuley Center, 906 Scioto St. Urbana, OH 43078
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.walterfunerals.com
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January 12, 2015
We were very saddened to hear of Madalene's passing. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend to us for many years. We will always remember her with warm thoughts. Karen and Roger Gullett and Family
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January 9, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about your families loss. May the "God of all comfort", comfort your family during this hard time.
Kathy Freeman
January 6, 2015
Where do I begin??? In May of 1985 Madalene took a chance on a young girl with no medical experience and hired her to work at Mercy Memorial Hospital as an aide. Almost 30 years later that young girl is still working at Mercy Memorial Hospital. I took a short stint away from the Emergency Department to work as house supervisor for 8 years but last year came back home to the ER. From that first day in May 1985, the ER has been my home. I have seen a lot of people come and go in that time. A lot of changes. But it has always been home. Thanks to Madalene. She was a mentor, a leader, a teacher and most of all, a friend. I am the nurse I am today because of Madalene. She will always be a part of me and always be in my heart. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Just know she touched many lives and was deeply loved.
Martha Parcels
January 5, 2015
Brad, Chris and family,
May the wonderful memories of your mother give you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Debi Wheeler-Bair
January 5, 2015
Belinda, so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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