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Virginia Coldwell Ward

June 27, 1926 - April 26, 2013

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Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |

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Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |
Wednesday 5/1

Virginia Garrison Coldwell Ward was born on June 27, 1926 in Paris, Texas, to Ralph Raleigh and Harriet Elizabeth Garrison Coldwell and passed away at home in West Monroe, Louisiana, on April 26, 2013. Virginia was a long-time resident of West Monroe. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at the First United Methodist Church of West Monroe at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Interment will be at Memory Lawn in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Virginia was a faithful member and prayer warrior of First United Methodist Church of West Monroe, serving over the years as choir member, youth counselor, teacher, member of the Wesleyan Service Guild and United Methodist Women, and a Stephen minister. She was a retired Ouachita Parish school teacher, teaching most of her years at West Monroe High School. She and Willis were past members of Crosstrailers Square Dance Club and 3-D Round Dance Club, and they taught round dance lessons for several years. She also participated in Senior Olympics. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Willis F. Ward; by daughters Carol Maxey, Mary Wallin and husband Gary, Lee Ann Stapleton and husband Larry, Dinah LaCaze and husband Wesley, and by one son, Robert O. Ward; by sisters Ruby McKeithan, Carolyn Triplett, Adelyn Duke, Martha Pipes and husband Charles, and Babe Cole and her husband Steve; by grandchildren Brad Hunt and wife Sarah, Patricia Lynn Maxey, Matthew Pirkey and wife Dawn, John Pirkey, Randy Ward, Leham Ward, Judith Jurica, Jeff Stapleton, and Misty Hardy; by great-grandchildren Michael Maxey, Jacob Pirkey, Ryan Pirkey, Paige Pirkey, Caley Stapleton, Cari Hardy and Cole Hardy, and by a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son Willis F. Ward, Jr., and a sister Mary Joyce Mays. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to First United Methodist Church of West Monroe or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA

Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Service
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Wednesday 5/1

Virginia Garrison Coldwell Ward was born on June 27, 1926 in Paris, Texas, to Ralph Raleigh and Harriet Elizabeth Garrison Coldwell and passed away at home in West Monroe, Louisiana, on April 26, 2013. Virginia was a long-time resident of West Monroe. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at the First United MethodistContinue Reading

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Kala Redding Nolan left a message on May 2, 2013:
Lee Ann, I express my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. May you and your family be blessed with wonderful memories each day. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Kala Redding Nolan
Bobby Hayden left a message on May 1, 2013:
So sorry to hear about Mrs. Ward she was a great lady! I have very fond memories of Her and Mr. Ward. My thoughts are with you Mr. Ward, Robbie and all of the family
Annette Moffett Powell left a message on May 1, 2013:
I have fond memories of Mrs Ward back in High School late 70's also! Rest in peace and I'm praying for the family.
Margaret Smiley left a message on May 1, 2013:
Carol, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. God bless you. Margaret
Renee' McCluskey left a message on May 1, 2013:
My prayers are with you and your family.
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Steve Eyre left a message on April 29, 2013:
Virginia was a wonderful teacher, mother, church worker and friend. She has a wonderful family and a great husband. She always had a smile and a good word when you needed it. She will be missed. Willis, my heart goes out to you and the children at her loss. God bless you.
Stephanie Edmondson left a message on April 29, 2013:
Our prayers are with the family during this time of loss. We wish we could be there with our Emme. Love...Steph, Toby and Alex
Jerry Maxey left a message on April 29, 2013:
Virginia was my ex-mother-in-law whom I have loved and respected since I first met her. She always had a smile on her face and always had kind words for everyone. She was a wonderful lady and I will miss her.
Jack Beasley left a message on April 28, 2013:
Mrs Ward is a fine Christian lady and was a wonderful teacher. I know heaven is a little brighter with her there.
Julie green left a message on April 28, 2013:
Ah!, Mrs Ward, what a fine person she was. I remember taking Algebra 1 with Mr. Bauer and Mrs. Ward giving of her time to tutor me as I just didn't get it! Two tutors Mr. Bauer and Mrs. Ward but it was still a debacle! Poor dear did her best but Algebra wasn't for me. Her patience and love and devotion to Christ is what I remember more than anything. I will always be grateful to her. Her influence at church was a big part of my spiritual upbringing, too. Thanks Mrs. Ward for all you did for me. Fly free in God's heavenly kingdom! Love, prayers and blessing to all the Wards. May He comfort you in this time of grief.
Vickie Wallin Ahrens left a message on April 28, 2013:
I am so sorry for your families loss. I didn't know her but she sure sounded like a GREAT woman. Just know she is now in a much better place with our Lord Jesus Christ. Prayers.
Margaret O'Steen Baker left a message on April 28, 2013:
Fond memories from highschool Geometry class of' '71.
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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