Mother Eddie Jo Ward (97) 🕊

Obituary For Mother Eddie Jo Ward (97) 🕊

It is with great sadness that we announce the journey of a life that has ended in the sunset of life for the Ward family's beloved:

Mother Eddie J. Ward, of Valdosta, GA - She transitioned from the troubles of this world on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

Mother Eddie Jo Ward was born on December 31, 1925, to the late Kane (Man) Golden and Hattie Stevenson. She was married to the late Johnny Ward Sr. From this union, one son was born.

Mother Ward was a mother and member of Truth and Life Ministry. She was a woman of strength, courage, compassion, and wisdom. She never let anyone get the best of her, but she always gave her best. She had many trials and tribulations, but God always brought her through. She was a mother that walked in the fruit of the spirit. Her favorite scripture was the 23rd division of Psalm and her favorite song was “Come and Go to the Land”. Her hobbies included cooking, gardening, and ministering to others with a listening ear.

In addition to her Parents, she was preceded in death by two Brothers: Ernest Hill and Milton Stevenson Sr.

She leaves behind one Son: Johnny Ward Jr. who married Linda Martin, the daughter she always wanted; two Grandchildren: Darin Ward (Stephanie), of Douglasville, GA and Tracy Ragan (Brandon), of Valdosta, GA.; one Great-Grandchild: Zoe Ward of Douglasville, GA.; three Sisters; Idella Canady of Quitman, GA, Ethel Roberson of Sanford, FL, and Christine Robinson of Valdosta, GA. She leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, 3:00PM from the Friendship Freewill Baptist Church - Burial will follow in the Gary Cemetery. Superintendent Curtis Sermons will officiate.

Final Care and Compassionate Services are being provided to the Ward family by Harrington Funeral Home, Inc.

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