Darlene Annette Ward,63, of Crisfield, MD made her heavenly transition on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at her residence. Born June 4, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Lincoln Douglas and Alma Miles-Ward and Rev. Walter B. Ward, Sr.
She is survived by her companion; Phillip Ballard; five brothers, Brewster Ward, Sr., Bernard Ward, Sr. (Valerie), Austin “Rick” Ward (Angel), Delontae Ward (Deborah) and Michael Ward (Monica); her best friends, Samuel Ward and Vonzella Byrd and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Aaron Douglas, Fredrick Douglas and Walter B. Ward, Jr.; five sisters, Gilda Spearman, Loetta Wilkins, Doris Sterling, Christine Lewis and Gertrude Waters.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Saint Paul A. M.E church, forth St. and Broadway Crisfield, MD with a viewing one hour prior. A viewing will be also be held 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Friday, December 29, 2023 at the church.
Interment will be John Wesley U.M.C cemetery in Marion Station, MD.
28 Responses
I love u auntie!!I’m gonna miss your voice and personality 4 the rest of my life.
Thanks 4 sharing this spirit with the world,ward family!!
I know your favorite nephew is showing u everything your father talked about daily!!
So saddened by the passing of my classmate and friend. Sending my heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort for her family. She will be deeply missed.
My sista I can’t believe that you are gone. The last time I talked to you I said I Love You and You said that I love you Sista. I am certainly going to miss you!
You were always kind to me and my son. There’s one more angel in heaven. Rest in peace.
She was Pure light and Pure joy. We will love you forever Aunt Darlene ❤️❤️❤️
Im sending my prayers and condolence to the entire Ward family. Mrs. Darlene will always be missed by everyone that knew her and loved her so much. Rest in peace Mrs Darlene.
I’m still in shock to hear of Darlene’s passing. I worked with her for years in the seafood industry. She had a laugh that was contagious. She was a very sweet person inside and out. She will be missed by all. My condolences to the family.
Words cannot express how sad I feel at this time. I worked with Darlene for many years at Tawes Nursing
Home. She could make you laugh when you didn’t want to. I’m going to miss her. Being at work will not be the same. My prayers to the family. May God give you peace and comfort.
I met Darlene while working at Tawes Nursing Home if Darlene wasn’t there to cook I would very seldom eat lunch the laughter from her in that cafeteria would make whatever you were going through seem so much better never seen her without a smile my condolences to her family I pray that God give you all strength during this difficult time
My condolences to the family. Darlene was such a special angel filled with laughter and love and will truly be missed. Know that God is with you all the way during this storm. 😘🙏🏽❤️
May God’s love bring you comfort and peace
During this very difficult time. Keep the fond memories.
Our family chain has been broken, our hearts reach out with love,
with sympathy and with care. This is a difficult time for all of us.
Family I’m list for words my heart so heavy right now this was my twin ßister born in the same day she will always be miss in my heart I pray my deepest condolences loveú and comfort of the family you will be truly miss hold one another family
Love Carolyn cottingham and family
Sending my prayers and condolences to the family!🙏🙏
For the short time I knew you it was a pleasure, Rest in peace my friend 🙏🙏 Gene Tarpley and Anaya
Though clouds may gather around us, there will be a brighter day. We will keep alive the many memories and traditions shared with Darlene.
God will sustain us during this most difficult period.
Darlene was always a joyful person. She will truly be missed. I didn’t know she had been living on Browns Court all this time. My condolences 🙏🏽 and prayers to the family. 1 just never know when our time is up.
Rest😇😇😇😇❤❤❤🙏🙏G
I’m just hearing of your passing my sweet friend. We became friends almost instantly when I met you while I was working at Hoyt Harbor. I will miss them wonderful hugs and your sweet self. Darlene there won’t be a cheesesteak ever made again that I won’t think of you. I love you and will miss you terribly.
She truly was a wonderful lady! Rest in peace Cuz. Family, I’m praying for you all!
Family, please accept my most sincere condolences and deepest sympathies upon this occasion of your loss. Be comforted in knowing that Jesus promised her a home over there. Godspeed.
It is morning on the other side, and all is light and joy. With Deepest Sympathy. Agape!
Deacon Richard O &Deaconess Mary McKenzie. Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio
It is sad to learn that a kind and delightful person has passed. She was a good friend, coworker and classmate, I was fortunate enough to have known her for many years. I pray that the Lord’s Grace comfort and lift the family’s hearts and all who knew Darlene.
Your family in NJ shares your sorrow. We will miss Darlene’s warmth and kind spirit. May your memories bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy,
Robert Cottingham, Sr. and family
Your family in NJ shares your sorrow. We will miss Darlene’s warmth and kind spirit. May your memories bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy,
Robert Cottingham, Sr. and family
Such a brief relationship I had with my Auntie Darlene but I will always remember and cherish our meeting. Eternal peace to you, Auntie Darlene 🤗
To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord, May your soul rest with god, and your memory live on though your family, I will miss you and that voice saying my name as only you could Roberta
Rest on !
Auntie Darlene, you will be missed 😢 💔. Your voice, & encouraging words the Love you gave welcoming 🙏🏽 me into the Family. I’ll do my best with your nephew Carlton “sunshine” as you called him. Watch over us Love sincerely, Carlton and Renee