Betty W. Ward

March 9, 1925 – November 7, 2015

Betty a resident of Mt. Olive, Al went home to be with the Lord at the age of 90. She was a member of the Gardendale First Baptist Church and the Welcome Sunday School class. She had a passion for cooking and gardening. She enjoyed spending time with her family that she loved so dear.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, James O. Ward; a son, Terry Owens and a sister, Dorothy “Dot” Hall. She is survived by her son, Bo McIlwain (Carolyn); daughters, Suzane Cox (Danny), Vicki List (John); daughter in law, Denise Owens; grandchildren, Candy Watkins (Greg), Sheri Barker (Derick), Clint Spears (Kari), Christa Dransfield (Dave), Jonathan List, Grant Owens, Melissa List and Andrew Myrick (Kristen); great grandchildren, Taylor Barker, Garrett Watkins, Jaycee Dill, Ty Barker, Megan Watkins, Mollie Watkins, Tanner Dill, Hutton Spears, Wyatt Bell-List, Karden Spears, Peyton Myrick, and Easton Myrick; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Her Services will be held at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel with a visitation on Sunday, Nov 8 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral service, Monday, Nov 9, at 11:00am followed by her burial in Elmwood Cemetery.