Helen Marie Ward

Helen Marie Ward was born in in Camak, Georgia on December 23, 1935 to the late Theodore “Ted” and Rosalee Clay Wilson. She relocated to Columbus and graduated from East High School. She married the love of her Life Clarence P. Ward in 1962 and celebrated 55 years of marriage earlier this year. Mother Ward as she was affectionately known was the mother of four children, Brent A , Brenda A, Kenny, Clarence Jr. Sister Ward was a former member of Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Deaconess and Nurses Boards and sang in the Inspirational choir. She retired from General Motors after 25 years of service September of 2001. Sister Ward joined Triedstone Baptist Church January 1979 and remained faithful until her health no longer permitted attendance. She LOVED her church and had a special relationship with Bishop Jerome Ross, Sr. and his family! She served with the Nurses Corp, Deaconess Board, Woman Be Blessed Ministry and Hospitality Committee. She was also responsible for the landscape of the church and took pride in her work! Mother Ward had a heart for people of all ages especially the youth and lent a helping hand with In His Image Mime Ministry. She was the visionary for Committee of Concern. She was instrumental in mentoring young women to carry out the principles of the Committee of Concern by taking them on visits and encouraging their growth in evangelism. It is obvious that Mother Ward wore many hats at Triedstone but her love for OSU Buckeyes was apparent by her favorite OSU hat! She followed all sports and especially enjoyed attending games of many of the Triedstone children! Sister, Mother, Auntie, Granny, Grandmother Ward will be greatly missed but her legacy will forever live in our hearts!

Left to cherish her memory, husband, Clarence P. Ward Sr.; daughter, Brenda A. (Gregory) Walker; sons, Brent A. (Kim) Ward, Kenny (Carmen) Ward and Clarence P. Ward Jr.; brother, Willie (Juanita) Wilson; 18 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchildren. Host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Daughters in love Deaconess Sharon Adams and Dorothy Walker. Special girlfriend Natye Cammon