Obituary of Doris E. Ward

Doris E. Ward, 76, of Benton Harbor, formerly of Dowagiac, was called home on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Westwood of Niles, following an illness. She was born on April 30, 1936 in Earl, Arkansas to the late Robert Sr. and Leola (Carter) Nickens. Doris was always a hard worker whether she was raising her eight children or working in local factories. She enjoyed cooking, baking and going for walks. She was a faithful member of Peace Temple Church of God In Christ in Dowagiac for over fifty years. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Henry Lee Ward Sr., a brother Robert Nickens, a daughter Cathy Jones and a grandson. Doris is survived by her children; Peggy (Henry) Collins of St. Louis, Missouri, Sandra Ward of Niles, Henry L. Jr. (Delores) Ward of Niles, Valerie (Stephen) Harris of Sumter, South Carolina, Ralph Sr. (Cheryl) Ward of Riceboro, Georgia, Judith (Daniel) Balls of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Chris Ward (Melisa Fisher) of Niles, a brother Lee Clay Nickens of Dowagiac, a sister Thelma Norwood of Benton Harbor, twenty grandchildren and a hosts of great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren nieces, nephews and countless others whose lives she has touched. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 1p.m. at Peace Temple Church of God in Christ located at 102 Andrew Street in Dowagiac, Michigan. A time of visitation will begin at noon. An interment will be held at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens.