Maude Ward Obituary (1925 - 2010) - Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Maude Lee Ward, 84 of Broken Bow passed away Friday, January 8, 2010 at her home in Broken Bow, OK. She was born, March 16, 1925 to Tecumseh and Sophie (Jefferson) Anna. Known by her friends as 'Maudie', she was a member of Oka Achukma Presbyterian Church. She worked at dry cleaners and as a hotel maid while in Oklahoma City. Upon moving back to Broken Bow, she worked at a few restaurants as a cook. She retired from Broken Bow Nursing Home as a housekeeper. Maudie enjoyed cooking, especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas, where the family would gather together and laugh. She also enjoyed her flower garden, roses were her favorite. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tecumseh, and Sophie (Jefferson) Anna; her brothers, Jacob, Solomon, Cornelius and Ezra; her three sisters, Clarsey Anna, Naomi Lewis, and Cordie Edleman; a step-grandson, Clifton Crow and a step-great-grandson, Casey Barkwell. Maude leaves to cherish her memory, one sister, Marie Higgins of Broken Bow; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and E.G. Crow of Broken Bow; one son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Carrie Ward of Broken Bow, three grandsons and their family, Ryan and Stephanie of Idabel, Alan Ward of Broken Bow, Cody and Whitney of Broken Bow, two great-grandsons, Colby and Zayne Ward; two step-grandchildren, Nina Jodell of Savanna Georgia, Lyndon Crow and wife Alice of Sobol, OK; six step-great-grandchildren; eight step-great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at the Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, in Broken Bow, OK with Bro. Olin Williams and Bro. Andy Ward officiating. Interment will follow in Goodwater Cemetery. A wake service will be held at the funeral home from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM Tuesday evening. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Maude Ward, please visit our floral store.