Nancy Worrell Ward
Passed: January 05, 2024
Charleston, WV
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Nancy Worrell Ward
Passed: January 05, 2024
Charleston, WV
Obituary
Nancy Worrell Ward, 80, of Charleston, WV, passed peacefully on January 5, 2024, at Edgewood Summit.
She was born May 16, 1943, in Morgantown, WV, to the late Donald T. Worrell and Connie (Linton) Worrell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Allen Ward.
Nancy is survived by her sister, Anne McConaghy of Idamay, WV, and her children, Kenneth D. Ward of Atlanta, GA, and Betsy Ward (Kevin Kelsey) of Atlanta.
A graduate of Morgantown High School, she went on to earn a master’s degree at West Virginia University, where she met her husband, Edward Allen Ward, to whom she was married for over 50 years.
Nancy was a very active member of Christ Church United Methodist, where she loved singing in the choir every Sunday. She volunteered in the Physical Therapy department at CAMC Memorial for over 30 years and was an active member of P.E.O., Chapter K, South Charleston, WV.
She was very artistic and enjoyed building and painting dollhouses. In her later years, she seldom missed her weekly painting class. Anyone who knew Nancy knew of her love of teddy bears. She collected them throughout her life.
Special thanks to Arthur B. Hodges and her caregiver, Linda, for supporting her during her final years.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV, with Pastor Jay Parkins officiating. She will be interred at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, WV.
Visitation will begin one hour prior at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kenneth & Mildred Ward Scholarship For Clay County High School Students, via the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Scholarship Committee, 900 Lee Street, 16th Floor, Charleston, WV 25301 and/or Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV 25301.
For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on Christ Church United Methodist’s website at ccumwv.org or on the church’s Facebook page.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
6 responses to Nancy Worrell Ward
Elizabeth H Nelson says:
January 29, 2024
Ken and Betsy I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a dear friend and even though I am now living in Texas, she would call and talk to me for hours on the phone every week. It was always a joy to speak with her. I have not been able to reach her for many months and I have been so worried about her. Her passing puts a hole in my heart and life so I know how deeply her passing will effect you both. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you during this time. My deepest condolences, Elizabeth
Heather Clark says:
January 10, 2024
So sorry for your loss, Betsy. You and your family are in our prayers. Love you- Heather Clark
Tim & April Fizer says:
January 10, 2024
Ken and Betsy,
Your mom was always one of the kindest people I knew. I really enjoyed her sense of humor during our high school years . Much love and our deepest condolences.
Rob Smith says:
January 10, 2024
Kenny & Betsy,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I still have fond memories of your mom and dad from when we would come over to play or stay the night as kids. We always had a great meal while we there and they were way beyond patient with a bunch of young boys running around the house.
Helen Smith says:
January 9, 2024
Kenny and Betsy
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother, I talked with her several times since your father passed. May God bless and comfort you during this time.
Helen Smith