Evelyn Marie Ward
Evelyn Marie Ward, born on February 3, 1949, died peacefully in her home in Dublin on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Evelyn was born to David Daniel Ward and Sally Eva Simmons Ward who preceded her in death along with three brothers and a sister.
Evelyn loved praising the Lord and loved raising her son, Jonathan. She enjoyed reading her bible, praying and cooking. She specialized in macaroni and cheese as well as banana pudding. However, she did enjoy cheating every now and then with chocolate covered cherries.
Leaving behind with cherished memories is her son, Johnathan Ward and his wife Chelsey, now living in Radford. Also surviving is a sister, Bonnie French and her husband, Daniel from Dublin.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Evelyn will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Family Worship Center in Pulaski at 955 Memorial Drive in Pulaski. Pastor Jeff Willhoite officiating. Services will begin at 6:00 in the evening.
Norris Funeral Services, Pulaski Chapel, is serving the family.
January 28, 2025 @ 10:02 pm
So sorry pray for family and friends
January 28, 2025 @ 11:09 pm
Prayers for the family 🙏🏽 I was a neighbor of hers at one time….very sweet lady who loved her son Jonathan.
January 28, 2025 @ 11:28 pm
Bonnie so sorry to hear about your sister. Love and prayers
January 29, 2025 @ 2:20 am
I cried all day. Such a precious lady. Praying 🙏 for her family and friends
January 29, 2025 @ 10:11 am
So many memories of a childhood, and being raised in a small country church on the top of Case Knife Road. A Church our family started attending when I was somewhere around the age of 6. I will never forget it as long as I live. The Pastor, Rev Dale Akers welcomed our family like he had known us our entire lives, and showed us nothing but the love of Christ. It was a Church full of families. The Simpkins, The Peaks, The Ryans, The Drapers, The Akers, The Breedloves, The Burtons, Some Gallimores, Some Eads, (Those 2 was ours!) Some Wards, The Stones, The Hopkins, The Chinaults, and the Eanses family. Some Olivers, and Joneses. Some Duncans, Some Gregorys and on Sunday nights we had Walt Gravely and his very talented family! We even sprinkled in some McGradys, some Gillespies, Barretts, Reeses, and Collins. Another extremely talented family was the family of Marie’s Sister Bonnie… The Thorpes. Jim, Bonnie, and their 2 sons Phillip, and Stephen. What a blessing they all were. I know there are lots of families that I am forgetting as it has been more than just a few years ago. The Church was not just full of families, but we WERE a family. It was a wonderful Church to grow up in. It was bible believing, spirit filled, and full of love, and this is where I met Marie. She was very kind, she was very humble, she was hilarious (with an infectious laugh) and she was talented as well. She would sing and the spirit would fall! There were times I remember that she would simply weep, or even laugh in the spirit. It was beautiful to see. I will cherish the friendships and memories made for as long as I live. A lot of those folks have passed away, and a lot have moved away. I truly believe that we are going to see them again, when The Lord calls us all home to be with Him. Thank you all for allowing me to share. I am praying for the family, friends, and loved ones. God Bless you!
January 29, 2025 @ 12:00 pm
Bonnie, I’m sorry for the loss of your sister. May God bless you with peace and comfort.