Elsie Vonciel Ward, age 86, of Nacogdoches, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, November 1, 2013. She was born on August 10, 1927 in Shelby County, Texas to parents Robert and Lillie Lee Ward.
Elsie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, J.B. Ward; sons, Raymond and Melvin Ward; daughter-in-law, Glenda Ward; granddaughter, Dana; two brothers; one sister.
She is survived by her sons, Nathan Ward and wife, Connie of Tyler, Bill Ward and wife, Frances Ward-Rogers of Nacogdoches, Dwayne Ward and wife Sandy of Wilson, North Carolina, Randy Ward and wife Kimberly of Nacogdoches, Gary Ward and wife Charlene of Diboll; eleven grandchildren,; sixteen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sisters, LaVerne Ward of Diboll, Faye Jones and husband, Dean of Lufkin; many beloved family members and friends.
Elsie was devoted to her family and church family. She was active in the VFW and DAV of Nacogdoches, Texas. She loved cooking and was well known for her teas cakes, cakes and biscuits that were enjoyed by many in the community.
Services of Elsie Ward will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 10:00 am at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel in Nacogdoches with Reverend Jubal Cannon of Greater Faith Tabernacle and Reverend Gary Ward officiating.
Family and friends are invited to visitation on Monday, November 4 from 6-8 pm at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.
Pallbearers are grandsons Kevin Ward, Tim Ward, Darren Ward, Randall Ward, Justin Ward, and Brandon Ward.
Arrangements are entrusted to Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors. Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com
