I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8 There comes a time in life when every Christian must bow to the will of God Almighty and leave for a while the one’s they loved so dear …... Mrs. Vivian Marie Ward was born May 4, 1941, in Galveston, Texas. She was the beloved daughter of the late Davis Kinney, Sr. and Lucille (Harvey) Kinney. On Sunday, January 1, 2017, Vivian departed this life to be with the Lord at Pearland Medical Center, in Pearland Texas at 12:41 am. Vivian attended public schools in Galveston, Texas and graduated from Central High School where she was captain of the drill team. Vivian stepped tall and high. She was an academic scholar and never stopped learning new things. She continued her education studies at South West Business College. She kept up with all modern technology. It was Vivian’s desire to become an English teacher, but instead she became a teacher of God’s Word. Mother Ward accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Galveston, Texas where she served under the leadership of Pastor Easley. After moving to Houston she was a faithful member at Mt. Berean Missionary Baptist Church, and served under the late Rev. Roy Manley. After her pastor’s demise, she joined New Bethlehem Baptist Church, and served as a faithful Sunday school teacher under the leadership of Pastor Melvin Lewis. She later moved her membership to All Nations Christian Church (COGIC), under her son in- law Elder Ron Gardner. Vivian served in various ministries including Sunday school teacher, hospitality committee, evangelism, choir, and women’s department and served wherever she was needed. Vivian worked for M.D. Anderson Cancer Institute for 30 plus years. She worked as a registrar, supervisor, and other capacities and retired in 2000. She was a joy to be around her co-workers and friends. During her time there she met and registered many local and affluent people from all over the world. Her mission in life was to always help her fellow man whether naturally or spiritually. Her motto was- “If I could help somebody along the way, then my living would not have been in vain. “She will be greatly missed by those she loved and knew. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Though she is not physically with us, her loving and kind spirit will forever live in our hearts and in the lives of all who loved and knew her. She is preceded in death by her father and mother Davis and Lucille Kinney, her only brother Davis Kinney Jr., and brother-in-law Robert Ward. She leaves to cherish her most precious memories her loving and devoted husband Clarence A. Ward Jr.; one son Clarence A. Ward III and five daughters Helen Hamilton, Cynthia Richardson (Pastor Darryl), Anita Gardner (Pastor Ron), LaTanya Brown (Elder Cedric), Christina Taylor (Markus); one sister, Victoria Alexander (Pastor Ernest). Sister-in- laws Wanda Kinney, Leah Fanuiel, Sherry Henry. Brother-in-laws Anthony Ward (Gwen) and Fredrick Ward. Her beloved grandchildren: Mellissa Calderon, Vivian Ward, Clarence Ward IV, Dhyana Richardson, Darilyn Richardson, Queinnise Miller Latreya Isaac, Isaiah Taylor, Shauntrice Brown, Candace Ward, Joshua Taylor, Noah Taylor. Great-Grandchildren: Cahlil, Caden, Chloe, Chayse, Malachi, Langston, Nile and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
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