1941
Shirley
2020
Shirley Long Ward
November 13, 1941 — January 18, 2020
Shirley Long Ward entered into the presence of her Savior Jesus on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Baptist memorial Hospital in memphis, TN.
Shirley is survived by a daughter, Kimsey LaRue (Mark); grandsons, Taylor, Tim and Trenton LaRue; brothers, Billy Long (Cherry) and Harland Long both of Griffin, GA; sister, Jane Bennett (Joe) of Valrico, FL; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends who loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Cardell Long; brothers, Bobby Long, Sidney Long, Jerry Long; sisters, Evelyn jones, Jimmie Higgins, Mary Beighton and June Thomas.
Shirley was born on November 13, 1941 in Covington, GA. She married Benjamin Ward on November 12, 1966. All of her family and friends affectionately called her "Memom". She was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Bethel Springs
Shirley is survived by a daughter, Kimsey LaRue (Mark); grandsons, Taylor, Tim and Trenton LaRue; brothers, Billy Long (Cherry) and Harland Long both of Griffin, GA; sister, Jane Bennett (Joe) of Valrico, FL; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends who loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Cardell Long; brothers, Bobby Long, Sidney Long, Jerry Long; sisters, Evelyn jones, Jimmie Higgins, Mary Beighton and June Thomas.
Shirley was born on November 13, 1941 in Covington, GA. She married Benjamin Ward on November 12, 1966. All of her family and friends affectionately called her "Memom". She was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Bethel Springs
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Shirley Long Ward, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
4:00 - 6:30 pm (Eastern time)
Mt. Gilead Baptist Church
Celebration of Life
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Starts at 6:30 pm (Eastern time)
Mt. Gilead Baptist Church
Graveside Services
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)
Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin, GA
Guestbook
Visits: 9
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors