Cynthia Ward

Cynthia Talley Ward passed away at her home on December, 25, 2019. She was born on February 27, 1925, in Danville, the daughter of the late John Holland Talley and Beulah Fitzgerald Talley. She was predeceased by her husband and forever love, Charles William Ward; and her sisters, Doris Talley Landrum and June Talley Gilbert Kiser. She is survived by her four daughters, Cynthia Ward Kendlinger (Al), Susan Ward Hobbs (Tommy), Carolyne Ward Smith (Bill), and Martha Ward Boykin; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Mrs. Ward graduated from George Washington High School and attended Stratford and Averett College. She was a lifelong member of Main Street Methodist Church where she served on the Board of Trustees and as church treasurer for many years. She worked as office manager of Abercrombie Oil Company and later for Dr. John C. Simpson. She never stopped learning. She enjoyed reading, oil painting, gardening, and cooking; but music was her greatest love. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home, Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 2 to 4 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Highland Burial Park Monday, December 30, 2019 at 2 p.m.