Myrtis is predeceased by her loving husband William A Ward Jr of 63 years and her seven siblings.
Myrtis (Mama) is survived by her two children, Allen H Ward and his wife Karla, Deborah F Philpot and her husband Doug. Her four Grandchildren, Timothy L Philpot and wife Christie, Jeffery A Ward and his wife Tammy, Teresa F Meskill and her husband Brian, and Melanie L Kozloski and husband Mark. Her seven Great Grandchildren. Lily S Ward, Jacob Philpot, Taylor M Philpot, Stella R Kozloski, Mckayla D Meskill, Reese C Meskill, and Killian M Kozloski. Her nieces and nephews and remaining family and friends.
Myrtis was born in Magnolia, Mississippi, June 11, 1924. Where she grew up on her family’s farm. She had such fond memories of that farm and loved sharing stories with everyone she met. Especially all the many stories of her 7 siblings who she loved dearly. She married W.A. Ward Jr on January 2, 1943 and eventually moved to Oviedo, Florida where she would spend the rest of her life. She was a very involved member of First Baptist Church of Oviedo. There she had many roles, such as Sunday School Teacher, Church Hostess, and under her leadership helped to get the first nursery started. She wore many hats, active homemaker, volunteer and always assisted her husband in all their business ventures.
She loved sewing, quilting, gardening, flower arranging, decorating, painting ceramics, and more than anything visiting and spending time with her family. She was very well known for her wonderful cooking and some of the family favorites were her homemade biscuits, chicken and dumplings and apple tarts. Her favorite title was “Mama” and she adored her Grandchildren and Great Grand Children. There were many sleep overs with ice cream floats, homemade pancakes, games, and lots of laughter. She made each one feel very special and always showed so much love.
She met every challenge with dignity and grace and there was no task she couldn’t accomplish.
A grave side service will be held Thursday August 20th at 11:00 am for immediate family only.
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