Abbie Catherine Ward, 88, of Jacksonville, died Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Lavender Ridge in Jacksonville. She was born December 16, 1931, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Walter H. and Abbie Catherine Drake Fernandes. She married Robert Ward on February 25, 1950, in Arkansas, and he preceded her in death on November 29, 2011.
Mrs. Ward is survived by two sons, Robert Tony (Sharon Dobson) Ward and Brian Douglas (Laura) Ward, both of Jacksonville; seven grandchildren, Abbie Buchanan of Jacksonville, Jennifer (Chris) Hart of Manchester, Keith (Alison) Ward of Jacksonville, Marisha (Dr. Christopher Marrocco) Ward of Hermosa Beach, California, Graig (Marina) Peterson of O’Fallon, Elizabeth Wright of Springfield, and Dr. Diana (Stacey Michel) Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana; eleven great-grandchildren, Cassidy Buchanan, Jacob Hart, Ryker Hart, Carson Ward, Amelia Wright, T. J. Peterson, Kaitlyn Peterson, Landon Ward, Alexis Wright, Dominic Marrocco, and Silas Marrocco; one brother, Richard (Barb) Fernandes of Jacksonville, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Abbie Catherine “Cathy” Buchanan (surviving husband, Gary of Jacksonville), eight brothers, Walter, Edward, Harold, Stanley, Donald, Robert, Jimmie (surviving wife, Mary of Jacksonville), and Billie (surviving wife, Peggy of Jacksonville), and one half-sister, Vivian Haxton.
As a young lady, Mrs. Ward wore roller skates to stock book orders at Bound to Stay Bound in Jacksonville, and later worked at Anderson-Clayton. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs.
The family would like to thank Eric and the caregivers at Lavender Ridge, and Elara Caring Hospice for the special care provided to Mrs. Ward.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at East Cemetery in Jacksonville. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to Elara Caring Hospice or the Salvation Army.
Mrs. Ward is survived by two sons, Robert Tony (Sharon Dobson) Ward and Brian Douglas (Laura) Ward, both of Jacksonville; seven grandchildren, Abbie Buchanan of Jacksonville, Jennifer (Chris) Hart of Manchester, Keith (Alison) Ward of Jacksonville, Marisha (Dr. Christopher Marrocco) Ward of Hermosa Beach, California, Graig (Marina) Peterson of O’Fallon, Elizabeth Wright of Springfield, and Dr. Diana (Stacey Michel) Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana; eleven great-grandchildren, Cassidy Buchanan, Jacob Hart, Ryker Hart, Carson Ward, Amelia Wright, T. J. Peterson, Kaitlyn Peterson, Landon Ward, Alexis Wright, Dominic Marrocco, and Silas Marrocco; one brother, Richard (Barb) Fernandes of Jacksonville, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Abbie Catherine “Cathy” Buchanan (surviving husband, Gary of Jacksonville), eight brothers, Walter, Edward, Harold, Stanley, Donald, Robert, Jimmie (surviving wife, Mary of Jacksonville), and Billie (surviving wife, Peggy of Jacksonville), and one half-sister, Vivian Haxton.
As a young lady, Mrs. Ward wore roller skates to stock book orders at Bound to Stay Bound in Jacksonville, and later worked at Anderson-Clayton. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs.
The family would like to thank Eric and the caregivers at Lavender Ridge, and Elara Caring Hospice for the special care provided to Mrs. Ward.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at East Cemetery in Jacksonville. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to Elara Caring Hospice or the Salvation Army.
Abbie Catherine Ward, 88, of Jacksonville, died Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Lavender Ridge in Jacksonville. She was born December 16, 1931, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Walter H. and Abbie Catherine Drake Fernandes. She married Robert Ward on February 25, 1950, in Arkansas, and he preceded her in death on November 29, 2011.
Mrs. Ward is survived by two sons, Robert Tony (Sharon Dobson) Ward and Brian Douglas (Laura) Ward, both of Jacksonville; seven grandchildren, Abbie Buchanan of Jacksonville, Jennifer (Chris) Hart of Manchester, Keith (Alison) Ward of Jacksonville, Marisha (Dr. Christopher Marrocco) Ward of Hermosa Beach, California, Graig (Marina) Peterson of O’Fallon, Elizabeth Wright of Springfield, and Dr. Diana (Stacey Michel) Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana; eleven great-grandchildren, Cassidy Buchanan, Jacob Hart, Ryker Hart, Carson Ward, Amelia Wright, T. J. Peterson, Kaitlyn Peterson, Landon Ward, Alexis Wright, Dominic Marrocco, and Silas Marrocco; one brother, Richard (Barb) Fernandes of Jacksonville, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Abbie Catherine “Cathy” Buchanan (surviving husband, Gary of Jacksonville), eight brothers, Walter, Edward, Harold, Stanley, Donald, Robert, Jimmie (surviving wife, Mary of Jacksonville), and Billie (surviving wife, Peggy of Jacksonville), and one half-sister, Vivian Haxton.
As a young lady, Mrs. Ward wore roller skates to stock book orders at Bound to Stay Bound in Jacksonville, and later worked at Anderson-Clayton. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs.
The family would like to thank Eric and the caregivers at Lavender Ridge, and Elara Caring Hospice for the special care provided to Mrs. Ward.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at East Cemetery in Jacksonville. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to Elara Caring Hospice or the Salvation Army.
Mrs. Ward is survived by two sons, Robert Tony (Sharon Dobson) Ward and Brian Douglas (Laura) Ward, both of Jacksonville; seven grandchildren, Abbie Buchanan of Jacksonville, Jennifer (Chris) Hart of Manchester, Keith (Alison) Ward of Jacksonville, Marisha (Dr. Christopher Marrocco) Ward of Hermosa Beach, California, Graig (Marina) Peterson of O’Fallon, Elizabeth Wright of Springfield, and Dr. Diana (Stacey Michel) Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana; eleven great-grandchildren, Cassidy Buchanan, Jacob Hart, Ryker Hart, Carson Ward, Amelia Wright, T. J. Peterson, Kaitlyn Peterson, Landon Ward, Alexis Wright, Dominic Marrocco, and Silas Marrocco; one brother, Richard (Barb) Fernandes of Jacksonville, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Abbie Catherine “Cathy” Buchanan (surviving husband, Gary of Jacksonville), eight brothers, Walter, Edward, Harold, Stanley, Donald, Robert, Jimmie (surviving wife, Mary of Jacksonville), and Billie (surviving wife, Peggy of Jacksonville), and one half-sister, Vivian Haxton.
As a young lady, Mrs. Ward wore roller skates to stock book orders at Bound to Stay Bound in Jacksonville, and later worked at Anderson-Clayton. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs.
The family would like to thank Eric and the caregivers at Lavender Ridge, and Elara Caring Hospice for the special care provided to Mrs. Ward.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at East Cemetery in Jacksonville. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to Elara Caring Hospice or the Salvation Army.
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