Alice Aldhizer Ward

Alice Aldhizer Ward, 93, of New Hope, passed away on Thursday September 23, 2021 at the Legacy at North Augusta. Mrs. Ward was born on August 12, 1928 in Augusta County and was a daughter of the late Enoch and Susie (Beard) Aldhizer. She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School, was a member of the United Methodist Women, volunteered in music at the church and was a member of the New Hope Chorus. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert C. Ward; a step-son, David C. Ward; a brother, James Aldhizer; and a sister, Mary Boatright Alice is survived by her son, Roger Aldhizer and wife, Christy of New Hope; step-son, C. Dale Ward and wife, Linda of Nellysford; three step-daughters, Kristy Ward Haney and husband, Chris of Nellysford, Lisa Ward Morris and husband, Craig of Afton, Sherri Ward Davis and husband, Paul of Troy; 13 grandchildren, Andrew Aldhizer, Megan Aldhizer, Melanie Aldhizer, Michelle Ward, Annette Feramhin, Bruce Ward, Matthew Ward, Travis Ward, Christopher Hibbs, Russell Hibbs, Gary Morris, Guy Morris, Rebekuh Morris, as well as a number of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 3 PM at the New Hope United Methodist Church with Pastors Michael Reaves and Doug Gonzalez officiating. Burial will be held privately. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 6 until 8 PM at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes. The family will also receive friends following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Hope Volunteer Fire Department, 691 Battlefield Road, Fort Defiance, VA 24437; or to the New Hope United Methodist Church, 55 Round Hill School Road, Fort Defiance, VA 24437.