Marjorie Lilly Ward's Obituary
Marjorie L. Ward, 93, of Memphis, TN went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2022 at home surrounded by family.
She was born on May 23, 1929 in Henry County, TN to Hafford H. Crowder and Iva Ray Hastings Crowder.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie L. Ward, her parents, brothers Rainey Crowder, James “Edd” Crowder, Hafford Crowder, Jr., Bobby Crowder, Billy Jo Crowder, sisters Mildred Crowder Cain, Mary B. Crowder Thompson, Dorothy Crowder Brown, son-in-law Dennis Gross and granddaughter Kristin J. Ward.
She is survived by her three children, Robert “Frank” Ward of Memphis, TN, Cathy Gross of Memphis, TN and John Ward (Renee) of Bartlett, TN as well one sister Maureen Crowder Evans. She leaves behind 12 grandchildren, Wendy Gross, Daniel Gross, Cory Gross Aven (Allen), Amanda McClain (Jimmy), Brad Ward (Amy), Samantha Ward Lynch (David), Adam Ward (Victoria), Kelli Ward Moses (Casey), Chris Ward (Lauren), Brittani Ward McClure (Glen), Johnathan Ward (Lauren), Kirstin Ward Elliston (Michael) and so far has been blessed with 24 great grandchildren, Kayla, Jackson, Hannah, Jamerson, Talan, Mason, Clayton, Avery, Ally Grace, Harrison, Charlie, Adeline, Macie, Karson, Paxton, Mattis, Charlotte, M.J., Andrew, Eli, Connor, Harper, Eleanor, Curtis
Marjorie attended Grove High School in Paris, TN. During WW2, she became pen pals with Louie Ward at the request of his mother. They were married on March 4, 1946, and moved to Memphis, TN. She was an active member of Balmoral Baptist Church. The life-long friendships she and Louie developed there are one-of a kind and cherished by the entire family. She loved traveling and camping with the Memphis Sam’s chapter of the Good Sam Club. Marjorie was a sharp card player and could be found playing Canasta, Spades and Rummy well into the night. She was a true hostess and amazing cook, no one was ever going to be hungry in her presence. All the grandkids knew where she had the good cookies stashed. Her greatest legacy is all the family recipes she leaves behind. Her greatest talent was having an entire family meal prepared and ready to serve at the exact time.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Ward will be conducted on Monday, June 20, 2022 at 2:30p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home in the Riverside Chapel, with Bro. John Yarbrough, Officiating. The Ward Family will receive friend on Monday, June 20, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour. Committal Service will follow in the Memorial Park Mausoleum Rotunda.
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