Ms. Frances Ward

February 8, 1925 - February 14, 2014

Frances Ward departed this life on February 14, 2014 at the age of 89. She was born on February 08, 1925 in Earling, West Virginia to the late Henry and Susie Ward. She attended Aracoma High School in Logan, West Virginia. She was also a member of Macedonia Baptist Church located in Ethel, West Virginia, where she gave her life to Christ. She later relocated to Brooklyn, New York where she resided for 28 years. She then moved to the Washington, D.C. area. There she became a member of the New Samaritan Baptist Church and later moved her membership to Old Ship of Zion, Baptist Church under the guidance of Rev. Cummings. As her health declined she attended Canaan Baptist Church near her home. She was a very loving caring person, who helped everyone she met. She loved to dress elegantly and always wore a smile. She was a dedicated servant of the Lord with a kind spirit. She leaves to cherish her memories one son, Arthur Moore (Connie); eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and in-laws. She also had two special friends always by her side, Lovenia Wilson and Shelby Majors. She was preceded in death by her son, Melvin Ward; sisters: Ruth Phillips of Cleveland, Ohio and Venesee Haywood Johnson; and two brothers: Henry Harding Ward and Preston Ward.