A visitation for family and friends for Mary will be held Friday, February 16, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Phenix City, 3770 Highway 431 North, Phenix City, Alabama 36867. A celebration of funeral service will follow Friday, February 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM, 3770 Highway 431 North, Phenix City, Alabama 36867. A burial will occur at Lakeview Memory Gardens, 3800 Hwy 431 North, Phenix City, Alabama 36867.
Mrs. Ward was born September 7, 1939 in Wedowee, Alabama; daughter of the late Elton White and Lona Mae Holloway White. She was retired from the Phenix City School System and was a member of The Way Church in Smiths Station, AL.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John Ellison, her late husband, Ovis Ward and her son-in-law, Ronnie Burditt.
Survivors include her daughter, Shelia Burditt, grandchildren, Jonathan Burditt and wife, Alisa, Jeremy Burditt, Rebecka Burditt; great grandchildren, Isaiah Burditt, Tianna Burditt, Bryson Burditt, Breya Ready, Braya Ready along with step-great grandchildren, Hayden Dean, Grayson McDade and Kinsley Ready.
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