Dorothy Bernice Ward

July 9, 1937 - May 5, 2018

Dorothy Bernice Ward was born July 9, 1937, in Anchor, Kentucky, to Jake Albert and Charlotte Aileen (Strong) West. She died Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 80 years. Dorothy married John George Ward on October 1, 1953, in Angola, Indiana, where they lived and raised their son and two daughters. They moved to Owasso, Oklahoma, in 2003. Dorothy spent most of her working life as a homemaker. She also enjoyed painting, reading, and sewing, and she was a prayer warrior. She loved God first, her husband, then her family. Those whom she leaves behind and hold many cherished memories are: Two daughters; Debrah Pence and her husband, Mike of Victorville, California Donna Ward Four Grandchildren; John H. Ward, Jr. Michael W. Pence, Jr. Anthony W. Pence, Sr. Amanda L. Dobyns Seven Great Grandchildren Anthony W. Pence, Jr. Dorothy N. Ward Rachael N. Felix Davis J. Pence Christian E. Pence Rian N. Pence Alexis M. Pence Sister; Betty R. McCartt She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John George Ward; son John H. Ward, Sr.; and granddaughter Rachael N. Dobyns. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in memory of John G. Ward to Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org, or in memory of Rachel N. Dobyns to Pediatric Brain-Tumor Foundation at www.curethekids.org. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.