Elsie Vonciel Ward

She was born Aug. 10, 1927, in Shelby County, Texas, to parents Robert and Lillie Lee.

Elsie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, J.B. Ward; sons, Raymond and Melvin Ward; daughter-in-law, Glenda Ward; granddaughter, Dana; two brothers; and one sister.

She is survived by her sons, Nathan Ward and wife, Connie, of Tyler, , Dwayne Ward and wife, Sandy, of Wilson, N.C., Randy Ward and wife, Kimberly, of Nacogdoches, Gary Ward and wife, Charlene, of Diboll; daughter-in-law, Frances Ward-Rogers, and husband Bill Rogers of Nacogdoches; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, LaVerne Ward of Diboll, Faye Jones and husband, Dean, of Lufkin; many beloved family members and friends.

Elsie was devoted to her family and church family. She was active in the VFW and DAV of Nacogdoches, Texas. She loved cooking and was well known for her tea cakes, cakes, and biscuits that were enjoyed by many in the community.

Services for Elsie Ward will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North St. in Nacogdoches, with the Rev. Jubal Cannon of Greater Faith Tabernacle and the Rev. Gary Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.

Family and friends are invited to visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.

Pallbearers are grandsons Kevin Ward, Tim Ward, Darren Ward, Randall Ward, Brendon Ward, and Brandon Ward.

Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North St. in Nacogdoches.