Vida Blanche Ward's Obituary
Vida Blanche Ward, 103, two days short of her 104th Birthday, of Martinsville, Illinois passed away at 11:26 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at her home in Martinsville, Illinois. She was born June 25, 1905 in Orange Township, Martinsville, Illinois the daughter of Jessie Francis Callahan and Mary Nellie King Callahan. On January 14, 1932 she married Glen Ward in Martinsville, Illinois. He passed away on November 17, 1954. Survivors include niece, Shirley Patchett and husband James of Lakeland, FL; great nephews, Jeffrey Patchett and wife Meg of Kannapolis, NC and Gregory Patchett and wife Debbie of Carmel, IN; cousin, Faye Simonton and husband Orville of Casey, IL and their sons, Gary Simonton and wife Nancy of Casey, IL, Dennis Simonton of Marshall, IL, and Ron Simonton and wife Gail of Martinsville, IL; cousins, Freda Ulrey of Casey, IL; Jackie Callahan of Terre Haute, IN; Grover King and wife Eileen of Melrose, IL; Marion Richard King; James King; Lucy Schoonover; Nancy Wisehart; Sandra Gentry and Judy Rothermel all of the Champaign County area. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Ward was a member of the Martinsville Bible Church. Blanche traveled a lot and took many bus and car trips. She loved to sew, embroider and crochet; she made many afghans for her family and friends. She was a member of the "ladies sewing group" at the Church. They made quilts, mittens and other items sent to missionaries. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2009 at the Martinsville Bible Church, 590 N. Ridgelawn Rd., Martinsville, Illinois with Bro. Billie Ray Ulrey officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgelawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday evening at the Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, Illinois. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the Charity of the Donor's Choice. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwellfh.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, Illinois is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, June 25, 2009 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL , Service Friday, June 26, 2009 10:30 AM Martinsville Bible Church 509 East Ridgelawn Road Martinsville, IL
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