Evelyn Esther Ward, age 86, of Whiteville, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. She was born in Columbus County, North Carolina on October 10, 1935. A native of Columbus County, Esther was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ila Ward; sisters, Carolyn Ward; Edna Ward; Vera Cox; and brother, Steadman Ward.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Bethel Cemetery in Clarendon, North Carolina.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leefhandcrematory.com for the Ward family. Lee Funeral Home and Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.