Amy Green Ward

Amy Green Ward passed away peacefully in her sleep this week while surrounded by loved ones at the age of 99. A child of the depression era, Amy was born at home in the Carrolton area of New Orleans as the only child of Charles J. and Josie H. Green in 1926. She attended Lafayette School and graduated from Eleanor McMain High School in 1943. She met her future husband, Truman, on a blind date while he was a student at Tulane University attending Naval Officer Training School. They married in 1945 and moved to Lakeview in 1951, building one of the first homes in this new subdivision. There they raised their three children and lived until 2005 when Hurricane Katrina forced other plans.

They were founding members of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and stayed faithful members throughout their lives. At St. Luke’s, Amy became active in the United Methodist Women, and served at the local, district, national, and global levels. She rose to a leadership position on the Board of Global Ministries in New York City. She dedicated her life to social and racial justice, participating in local rallies in support of integration and civil rights. She spoke at international symposia, a far cry from her humble beginning in the Carrolton area. Speaking from the heart, she delivered messages of hope, grace, and love for all mankind. She served St. Mark’s Community Center as a Board member for 18 years and received a key to the City of New Orleans for her efforts.

During their 71 years of marriage, Amy and Truman remained dedicated to each other as well as friends and family. They enjoyed travel, entertaining, gardening, and physical activity. During their post-Katrina exile in Gonzales, LA, she mastered computers and digital communications. In her memoir titled “Amy’s Life and Times” she recalled with startling details her life story. When reflecting back on her life she said “God has given me a long walk in life. His gift of love and a loving family. I have stumbled along the way and made mistakes. I hope I have not treated this gift too lightly. I have been greatly blessed.” At the age of 96, she moved to Sunrise Senior Living where she spent the remainder of her life.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Lee Ward. She is survived by her loving family including her sons, Gary L. Ward (wife Cindy), Dr. Kenneth J. Ward (wife Leslie), and daughter Sharon Ward Hagan (husband John). Grandchildren include Geoffrey (wife Olivia), Blayne, Colin, Dr. Timothy Hagan and Dr. Kristen Hagan (husband Dr. Thomas Leahy). Great-grandchildren include Liam, Truman, and August.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be held from 12 PM – 2 PM with a service to begin at 2 PM.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 5875 Canal Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124.