Obituary of Ella Mae Ward

Ella Mae Ward, 90, of Newland, NC passed away September 24, 2022 at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Jonah Harmon and Hannah Presnell. Ms. Ward worked for a garment manufacturing company for 30 years before retiring. She is preceded in death by her first husband, James Lester and second husband, Blaine Wilson Ward as well as her parents Jonah Harmon and Hannah Presnell. Ms. Ward loved to work in her garden and go to the lake. The family of Ella Ward respectfully requests that donations be made to hospice, dementia, and Alzheimer's organizations. Thank you for your love and prayers. Entrusted to serve the family is Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory.