Mary Lee Hill Ward, 66, won the race on Saturday, June 26, 2010.
As a native of Hendersonville, she was the daughter of the late Hicks and Dollie Hill of East Flat Rock. She was preceded in death by her sister, Velma Elizabeth. She graduated from East Henderson High School and Blue Ridge Technical College. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville. Mary faithfully worked at Pardee Hospital for over 50 years.
She is survived by her loving husband, John Daniel ìDannyî Ward, of 44 years; her daughter, Pamela and husband, David Lovin of Willow Spring; her granddaughters Mary Rachel and Sarah Jean Lovin; brother Glenn and wife, Vivian Hill of East Flat Rock; sister Faye and husband, David Earl Brown of Columbia, South Carolina; sister Evelyn and husband, Norman Nichols of East Flat Rock; her niece Sonya Reneeí and husband, Chad Hewett of Chapin, South Carolina; her nephews Matthew and Timothy Nichols of East Flat Rock.
The celebration of her life will occur at 11am Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at the First Baptist Church in Hendersonville. The family will receive friends an hour before the service at the church. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park after the celebration. Friends may visit the home of Evelyn and Norman Nichols. Contributions may be made online at Relay for Life of Henderson County, enter Mary Ward as the participant. Forest Lawn Mortuary is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Time: 11:00 am
Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Time: 10:00 am
Dawn Balken posted on 6/28/10
I am deeply saddened by Mary's passing. She was such a joy to be around. I would see her every day at lunch time in the breakroom and would always tease her about bringing me a piece of pie. I will keep the family in my prayers as you go through this difficult time and all of the days ahead. Mary will be missed. God Bless you!
Rhonda Fain posted on 6/29/10
Mary will be missed so much!! She was such a wonderful caring person. She attended Camp Liberty for the past 2 years and I am greatful that I got to know her so very well.
Debi McPeters posted on 7/5/10
To the entire family of Mary, I extend my deepest sympathy of the loss to you all. I remember meeting Mary when I was a young child. My mother thaught very highly of Mary and spoke of her often when she was living. My grand-mother was Florence Crisp; a friend and neighbor of your Mom & Dad. My mother was Margaret Crisp.i hope peace will be upon all of you family.
Frieda Kubis posted on 6/27/10
You are finally home sweet Mary. You were an inspiration to all that knew you and you will truly be missed.
Sandy Camp posted on 6/28/10
I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I had the pleasure of "working out" with Mary in the very early mornings before work began and we enjoyed many chats of visiting grandchildren, etc. I will miss her smiling face around here, she was such an inspiration. God Bless each of you..
Dale & Donna Ballard Bradley posted on 6/29/10
Mary was an inspiration to all. She will be greatly missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frieda Spencer posted on 7/9/10
I am so sorry for your loss as well as Pardee's loss. I not only had the privilege of working with Mary @ Pardee over the years, I also gave her chemo from time to time. Mary was truly a special person and will be missed by all.
Danette Carothers posted on 6/28/10
You will be greatly missed. I loved hearing you say Praise The Lord. I will keep my faith. You inspired me to keep reading my most favorite book The Bible. You prayed for my family and my friends. I enjoyed working with you in the laboratory dept. psalms 23 I enjoy reading. My heart goes out to all the family and friends. I am at a loss for words.
Kim McCall Greene posted on 6/28/10
So sorry for your loss! She was an amazing woman and I look forward to seeing her again in heaven. We will be praying for your family in the days, weeks, months and years to come!
Phil and Gray Frady posted on 6/29/10
Faye and David, So sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. May you know the peace that passes all understanding now. We are praying for you and know that we will always cherish our times together. May God continue to pour out His blessings to you. Love, Phil and Gray Frady
Sam Beddingfield posted on 6/28/10
My dear friends and family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. May God richly bless you, keep you, and sustain you. His grace is a marvelous thing. We love you all, Sam Beddingfield
Andrea Neumeyer posted on 6/28/10
I am so sorry to hear about Mary. What a joy to work with such a wonderful person. I sure will miss seeing Mary's shining face. Please know I will pray for Mary.
Bonnie Stanley posted on 6/29/10
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. My life have been richly bless in having the pleasure to share friendship with Mary Lee in work, and family visits. She will be missed, but she has left so much for us to remember her. She had so much to give, that so many are loning for. She is at peace. May God be close to each of you. Love, Bonnie Stanley
Pat and Monica Corn posted on 6/28/10
Dear Family, What a joyous time Mary Lee is having now in the presence of the Lord. Her crowns are many... Love to you all!!
Mary and Michael Iwancio posted on 6/28/10
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We are praying for your mother
Carol Burke posted on 6/29/10
Mary was a true inspiration and always had that beautiful smile on her face. I will miss seeing her in the hallways. Your family is in my prayers.w
Vicki & Trish Jones posted on 6/28/10
Mary was a true fighter...We will have to hold to her strength which came from the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Vicki & Trish
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wayne and aline buckner posted on 6/29/10
Mary was always a caring and loving person from riding the same school bus to taking your blood..we will always have love in our heart for Mary...God bless all of you and dearly sorry for your loss.
Alton Connor posted on 6/28/10
Danny, Pam and family ... My heart goes out to each of you in this time of Mary's Homegoing to be with the Lord. She truly fought the good fight and kept the faith - and many are her rewards there in Heaven. She set an example for all of us to follow and our lives are surely better for having had Mary in them. I am so sorry for your loss, but rejoice that she is with the Lord and will never have any more pain or suffering. May God bless, comfort and strengthen each of you in these days and weeks ahead. With Deepest Sympathy ... In His Love, Alton
Vicki and Hildred Lewis posted on 6/28/10
Words cannot convey our sorrow at this time. May God bless you at this time, knowing there are so many wonderful memories. May God's grace be sufficient. Love to all, Vicki & Hildred
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Grover & Dollie Ward posted on 6/28/10
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. She will be greatly missed Grover & Dollie
Walter & Angela Whelchel posted on 6/28/10
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Mary Lee was a wonderful lady and I have very fond memories of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Steve and Mary Capps posted on 6/29/10
Danny and family, We were very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Wish we could have been there for the service. Steve and Mary
Rene Laughter posted on 6/28/10
Mary was the strongest person I know. She left everything in God's hands and she trusted with a unwavering faith in Him. I will miss Mary and her smiling face. Family please know she loved each of you so much. Rene
Kathy Williams posted on 6/28/10
Mary was a beautiful lady both inside and out. She will be greatly missed. I first met her as a youth at Tuxedo baptist church. She and Danny made a very big impression on my spiritual life. Heaven is a much better place now..
Mandi Ballinger posted on 6/29/10
I'm so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was such and inspiration and always had a smile on her face. May God's comfort embrace her family!
Dottie Bishop/PFS Dept/Pardee Hospital posted on 6/28/10
I was so saddened to hear of Mary's passing. She was such a blessing to me. I always looked forward to see her smiling face each day. She always had a way about her that gave me hope for each day. She never complained about her illness, and was such an inspiration to so many people. I wll deeply miss her, but look forward to seeing her one glorious day in heaven, where now she resides forever. She is our loss, but God's gain.
Buddy,Brenda Barker posted on 6/28/10
To the family of Mary Ward you have our prayers God is so good she is resting in peace with God she is pain free God Bless. Buddy, Brenda Barker
Shirley Millwood posted on 6/29/10
Danny and family , please know that Doug and I are so sorry about your losing Mary . We did not know she was sick and didn't find out about her passing until this afternoon . We always loved Mary and my parents did too. I'm sure you are devastated . Please know we are remembering all of you and lifting you up in our prayers . Lean on the Lord ,and He'll supply all your needs . You have our love and deepest sympathy . Doug and Shirley Millwood
Betsy Ensley posted on 6/28/10
I worked with Mary for several years, we will miss her she was part of our family.
Mary Beth Johnson posted on 6/28/10
Mary Lee was such an inspiration. Enjoyed working with her. Always had a smile on her face. Always done her work diligently and with grace. Will miss seeing her in the stores. God Bless Everyone. Sincerely--Mary Beth Johnson
Pat Capps-Covey and Lee Covey posted on 6/29/10
Dear Family of Mary Lee, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I am double 3rd cousins with Mary Lee and with her sisters and brother. I worked with Mary Lee in the Pardee Lab many years ago. She was truly one of the best people I have ever known. I shall never forget her beautiful smile, her grace,her joy and her faith. I know she is in heaven now. I feel blessed to have known her. With our deepest sympathy, Pat Capps-Covey and Lee Covey
SUSAN MUNDY posted on 6/28/10
I will miss Mary greatly. She has been a big part of my life. Mary's family is in my heart and prayers.
Brian Lee Pace & Tonya S. Mitchell posted on 6/28/10
May God wrap you in his arms of love, giving you strength and mercy for each day. Mary was very special to me as I am sure she was to you and your family. Love & Prayers, Brian Lee Pace & Tonya S. Mitchell
Susan Sizemore Boffoli posted on 6/30/10
Mary touched so many lives with her kind and loving spirit. She meant so much to me and my family. Our prayers are with you all. With Lots of Love, Susan
Evelyn Allison Sizemore posted on 6/28/10
My deepest sympathy for the family in the loss of our dear loved me. Mary was an inspiration to me.
Brenda Vaughn Pace posted on 6/28/10
To the family of Mary Ward, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you during this time. The boys and I have always loved Mary. We know that no one else can take her place. God was ready for her, so he took her home. With lots of love, Brenda, Brian, Brently, Gary, Allan & Jerry Pace
Linda and Larry Allen posted on 6/30/10
Danny and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Give God the glory for the life Mary lived and for your treasured memories. We pray God's blessings upon you now and always.
Barbara Ballard Smith posted on 6/28/10
I was so sorry to hear this sad news. Glory be to God for the life that she lived. I am the daughter of the late Alva Ballard and went to Mt. Olivet to church with this family for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ellen Pressley posted on 6/28/10
She will be missed, but now she's safe in God's loving arms
Arley and Shirley Mills posted on 6/30/10
Mary was a sweet person, and we are sorry for your great loss.
Nell Jones posted on 6/28/10
Mary was a beautiful woman. Her soul is just as beautiful, and the Good Lord now has her in his loving arms. She loved her job, her family and The Lord. She was a special lady and I will miss her here at the hospital.
Janet Rhudy posted on 6/28/10
Pam and family, I feel like I've gotten to know Mary as I've prayed for her and you, her family, over the last few years. May you feel God's closeness as you begin to accept the healing He granted her.
Lesa Egen posted on 7/2/10
My heart aches for your loss. I know nothing I say will bring you comfort. I am so glad we do not rely on man, but God. Rest in His arms knowing He is in control. With Love and prayers, Lesa
Robin Williams posted on 6/28/10
May you find God's comfort during this time. I'll always remember Mary's smile. No matter what time of day I saw her, she always had a smile to share.
Tommy Lance posted on 6/28/10
Our thoughts and prayer are with you , The lances
JUNE COX posted on 7/3/10
Please accept our sympathy in the loss of Mary.. she was a great lady and I will always remember her kindness to me in giving me a great big baby shower, 40 years ago this September, when we were attending Mt Olivet Baptist Church....may God comfort as only he can do... Bud and June Cox
“It was painless, seamless, trouble-free, accommodation, and superior in every way.”
carolyn brown cox posted on 6/27/10
I'm already missing my Mary. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Sincerely Carolyn B Coxe