Inez Dutton Ward

Inez Dutton Ward, 88, died March 29, 2010. She was born in Columbus County, NC on August 21, 1921 to George Dutton and Mary Marlowe Dutton who preceded her in death. She married Thomas Teddie Ward on May 23, 1942. He died in 1995. They were married 53 years. In 1950, they moved to Rocky Mount, NC from Brunswick County, NC. They joined Sunset Avenue Baptist Church in1951. Inez remained an active participant in the church's life until declining health prevented participation. She was also active in the Lion's Auxiliary. A true Christian lady, Inez was an accomplished caretaker of her family. She was greatly loved and will be missed. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Ward Moore; son, Ted Ward and wife, Jackie; son, Garry Ward and wife, Virginia; stepdaughter, Julia Ward Perry, all of Rocky Mount; stepson, Kenneth Ward and wife, Hilda of Chesterfield, VA; and grandchildren, Nancy W. Hawkes and Joan W. Elliott of Richmond, VA, Ray Davis of Nashville, Teri D. Taylor of Rocky Mount, Ben Moore of Wilson, Marlowe Moore of Wilmington, Spence Moore of Denver CO, Jeff Ward, Travis Ward, Jeremy Ward, Brittany W. Brown, Lauren Ward, Garry Ward Jr., and Cameron Ward, all of Rocky Mount. Other survivors include siblings, Deward Dutton of Garner, Milton Dutton of Rocky Mount, Jewel D. Applewhite of Asheboro, and Kenneth Dutton of Burlington. She was also predeceased by grandsons, Frank Moore and Jay Davis. She was great-grandmother to 14. She is survived by many loved in-laws, nieces, and nephews. The family appreciates the kind, loving care given to their loved one by Betty Jones, Angie Daniel, Mary Rogers and Mollie Taylor. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Friday, April 2, 2010 at Sunset Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Robinson officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. A private graveside will be at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, 3732 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Sunset Avenue Baptist Church 3732 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-443-2531 --> | Friday 4/2, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Service Sunset Avenue Baptist Church 3732 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-443-2531 --> | Friday 4/2, 11:00 am Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804