Ginger is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jinsie Ward Preddy and Michael Preddy, and two grandchildren, Adam and Sage; a brother, Carl Lee Kemp in Dimmitt, Texas, a sister, LaDawn Kemp Reichling in Marin County, California; and sister-in-law, Dona Ward, of Atlanta. Ginger was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Louise Kemp, and her husband, Dr. Leland Ward of Atlanta.
Ginger grew up in Dimmitt, Texas and later went on to Baylor University in Waco, Texas, graduating in 1966. After working in Dallas, she moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she met the love of her life, Leland Ward. She worked as a dental assistant and for many years taught pre-school at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church.
Ginger was beloved by all of her friends and relatives and her spirit will live on through all who knew her.
A service honoring Ginger will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 1:00 pm at H.M. Patterson & Son Spring Hill. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Atlanta Children’s Shelter, www.acsatl.org.
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