Obituary of Jessie E. Ward

Jessie E. Ward, 99, formerly of Pearl St., Cortland NY, passed away October 25, 2010 at the Groton Nursing Facility. She was born April 8, 1911 in Canada, daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Williams Green. Mrs. Ward was a longtime resident of the Cortland area working at SUNY Cortland for twenty years. Her memberships included the Sr. Citizens club, Four Score Club and RSVP. In her spare time she enjoyed playing cards, going for walks, and bowling. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughters Frances Wood and Janet Ferris both of Cortland, son Gerald Ward of Florida, brothers Clarence Green of Florida, Charles Green of Maine, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ward was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Ward, and siblings Fred, Mary, and Edith. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will be at the Cortland Rural Cemetery. To offer condolences online, please visit www.wright-beard.com To the Ward family we offer our sincere condolence on your loss. Jessie was a fortunate woman to have been able to remain independent until she slowed down. Fran provided excellent care and was a very devoted daughter who sacrficed selfishly to accommodate her mother's wishes to the best of her ability. I'm sure Jessie was very grateful for her support. charlott and Herman Wallace would like to express my sincere sympathy to you and your entire family at this time of sadness with the passing of your LOVED ONE !!!! My thoughts & prayers are with her & you, Sharon Murdock To Frances and whole family - I am so very sorry about the passing of your mom. My heart and thoughts are with you. I did not know your mother personally but I know that since she is your mom - she must have been a wonderful lady. I will never forget how kind, giving and thoughtful you were to my father, grandmother and whole family. You are a miracle in our lives and very special to us. We never could have survived all those years without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I pray you find comfort and peace in your loving memories of your mom. Please let us know if we can do anything at all to help. Love Always, Lisa Bregman Weaver Sally, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Know that you are in my thoughts and in my heart. sarah discenza