Pastor Occie Ward's Obituary
With sincere compassion and understanding, the Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Ward and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Occie Ward, 84. Mrs. Ward transitioned at the ECU Health Care, Greenville, NC.
Pastor Ward made her heavenly transition on Monday, Feb. 12, at ECU Health Medical Center surrounded by family. She was born on July 21, 1939, in Wayne County to Kirby and Viola Lewis Whitfield. She is survived by her three children, Deboria Ward Hill, Dr. Frances Ward-Johnson, and Roeshyon Ward; her sister, Macie Campbell of Goldsboro; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A celebration of her life and homegoing services will be held Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Love Temple, 201 N. Oak Forest Road, Goldsboro, N.C. Eulogist will be Bishop Devin C. Pickett, Pastor of Saint Delight Church and Presiding Prelate/Southern District Convocation of the United Holy Church of America. Pastor Ward will be laid to rest at the Old Mill Cemetery, Goldsboro, N.C.
A visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with family receiving friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Williams and Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Goldsboro.
Services of Love & Compassionate Care are being planned at this time.
Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, LLC.
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