Gladys Keal Ward

September 18, 1917 - October 5, 2008
Gladys Keal Ward

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Mary Gladys Ward, 91, of Hampstead died Sunday, October 5, 2008, at her residence.

Gladys was born September 18, 1917, the daughter of the late Elbert Talmadge Keal and Iris Durant Skinner Keal. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years Marsden Edward Ward. She was a lifetime member of Winter Park Presbyterian Church; and a member of AREME Chapter 372 Order of the Eastern Star.

Surviving are sons C. David Ward and wife Joan Gale, and Edward Wesley Ward of Wilmington; she was the loving grandmother of five grandchildren, Denise Ward Wright and husband Fred; Lisa Ward Thompson; Kimberly Ward King and husband Tim; Tiffany Michelle Ward; Ashley Ward Paterson and husband Harry; nine great-grandchildren.

The Reverend Dr. Madison Highfill will conduct a graveside funeral service 2: 00 P.M Wednesday October 8, 2008 at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 4501 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403.

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28401. 910.791.9099


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  • October 06, 2008
    doris bufflap says:
    So sorry, David. She lived a good long life. sincerely, doris bufflap

  • October 06, 2008
    Everrett K. Ward, Jr. says:
    The end of an era. Death is only an old door Set in a garden wall. On gentle hinges it gives at dusk, When the thrushes call. Along the lintel's green leaves Beyond the light lies still, Very willing and weary feet Go over that Sill. There is nothing To trouble any heart, Nothing to hurt at all. Death is only a quiet door In an old wall. Nancy Byrd Turner