Elizabeth was born in Locustville, Virginia on March 7, 1917. She has been a resident of Hampton for the past 44 years.
She was a long-time member of Emmaus Baptist Church in Poquoson, where she enjoyed singing with the “Joyful Hearts Choir”.
She is survived by son, James Ard, Jr.; daughter, Betty Johnson; nine grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and twenty great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, May 4, at the funeral home with Rev. Dan Cromer officiating. Interment will be at Parklawn Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Emmaus Baptist Church Youth Organization, 814 Yorktown Rd., Poquoson, Virginia 23662.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.
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