Alma Marie Ward

September 7, 1928 ~ February 15, 2016
She was preceded in death by her husband, Obie D. Ward; parents; sisters Lottie and Mary Taylor; brothers, Willie B, Claudie, Lemuel, Albert Taylor and four other siblings that are unknown. Mrs. Ward is survived by Joan Taylor and husband, Thomas of Jefferson, TX, Peggy Smith and husband, James (Jack) of Jefferson, TX, and Elvis Ward and wife, Violet of Longview, TX; two sisters, Althea Jewell McDowell and husband, Felton, and Ross Pearl Montgomery and long time friend Jimmy Mitchell; two sisters-in law, Virgil Ward of Hemet, CA wife of Alvin Ward, and Laura D. Taylor, wife of Claudie of Avinger TX; one brother-in-law, Albert Taylor; five grandchildren, Erika and Shanta Taylor of Austin, TX, Kyle Smith and wife, Maureen of Sioux Falls, SD, Candace Smith of Carrollton, TX, and Chasity Ward of Coppell, TX; one great-grandchild, Blake Smith of Sioux Falls, SD; best friend Mertrue Smith, cousin and friend Willie Cois and Willie Z. Brown, good friend and neighbor Kenneth Neal, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Auntie never thought this would be so soon. I wish I had more time with you. You have earned your wings. Please tell Moma Suga and my Uncles and Aunts I love and miss them so much. I love you!!! You are forever in my heart. Love Ro
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. A wonderful lady. Dearly missed by all.
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.