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At age 8, Ellie started Special Olympics. Over the years, she participated in track and field, softball, basketball and bowling, but her favorite was swimming. She was a little water loving fish. She loved to dance and loudly sing while listening to music. Making people laugh was one of her greatest gifts.
Ellie was a graduate of South Oldham High School, attended Apple Patch Day Program and most recently Down Syndrome of Louisville. She brought so much laughter – and sometimes consternation – to those who knew her and definitely kept people on their toes. Her bright, sweet heart will be missed.
Ellie is survived by her parents, Henry and Debbie Ward, siblings Melissa Brown (Tom), Sarah Lyverse (Scott), Paul Ward (Amy), Stephanie Mulberry, & many nieces & nephews
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Karen Hardesty
May 31, 2025
I will fr ever remember the way you would ask for a tissue then you would make spit balls and blow them into my hair. You thought I was mad but how could anyone ever be mad at you you were in elementary school and just learning but you were something else!
Rest easy sweet girl!
John
January 4, 2025
I´m Sorry for your loss and I Pray for Ellie I Have One Memory Of Ellie W She Liked ASL At DSL and I Miss Her
Trenton
January 3, 2025
Ellie ward is a special friend to me I love hearing her laugh and loves to color she has been a blessing to me and my inspiration
Candice
January 3, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss to the Ward family I will keep you in my prayers
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Candice
January 3, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss to Ward family I will keep you in my prayers
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