HARTFORD CITY, IN
Mary L. Ward, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March
23, 2014 in Madison County.
Mary was born on January 19, 1943 to Ancel and Carrie
(White) Ward. She graduated from Eaton High School in 1963 and later worked at
IU Ball Memorial Hospital for 38 years.
Mary was very active in her community. She volunteered at
the nursery at Agape Ministries, as well as IU Health Blackford Community
Hospital, and with the Red Cross at the Blackford County Blood Bank. Mary also
attended the Lighthouse Calvary Christian Church.
Survivors include three sisters, Patricia (Charles) Wilson,
Elizabeth Creamer, and Janet (Donald) Weaver; special friends, Rita Brocki,
Becky Tharp, and Nancy Schafer; as well as several nieces, nephews, and many
friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Sharon
Ward; and a brother-in-law, Jack Creamer.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 2:30 P.M. at Pitman-Richman
Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Rev. Eldon Morehouse officiating.
Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 12:30 P.M.
until 2:30 P.M., prior to funeral services.
Memorials may be made in Mary’s name to the Animal Rescue
Fund, (ARF), 1209 W. Riggin Rd., Muncie, IN
47303.
Online condolences may be left for the family at
www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
