Betty Ward

Betty Ward, 85, of Belmont, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Peak Resources in Gastonia, NC.

She was born in Rockingham, NC on July 20, 1938, to the late Bud and Chellie Hughes.

Betty was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Betty loved putting together puzzles, she enjoyed sewing, reading, and watching old television shows.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Liston D. Ward.

Betty is survived by her  daughter, Terry Duncan of Gastonia; sons, Chris Ward and wife Melissa of Belmont, David Ward Jr. of Lubbock, Texas; five grandchildren, Crystal Hunsucker (Robby) of Iron Station, NC, Pastor Ron Duncan Jr. (Amber) of Gastonia, NC, Kirsten Ward, Mia Ward, Carson Ward, all of Belmont, NC; four great-grandchildren, Jennifer Clemmer of Stanley, NC, Preston Duncan (Avery) of Gastonia, NC, Duncan Clemmer of Charlotte, NC, Adia Osorio (Austin) of Stanley, NC; one great great-grandchild, Dawson James Clemmer of Gastonia, NC.

A Memorial Service officiated by Mike Wilson and Ron Duncan Jr. will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023 – 5:00 PM at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, 1301 Essex St., Gastonia, NC. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to:  Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, 1301 Essex St., Gastonia, NC 28052, or Daniel Stowe Memorial Gardens, 6500 S. New Hope Rd., Belmont, NC 28012.

The South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Rd. Gastonia, NC, is serving the Ward family.

Condolences may be made online at:  www.greenefuneral.com.