Bet Ward

Elizabeth Ann Ward was born March 6, 1928 in McNairy County, the daughter of the late James L. and Jewel Wilkins Gilchrist.

Mrs. Ward attended Adamsville High School where she was a member of the girls' basketball team. She was a member of Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church. She cooked countless meals for her family and friends. She also enjoyed watching her favorite NBA teams on TV.

Mrs. Ward departed this life on January 26, 2021 in Adamsville, TN at the age of 92 Years, 10 Months, 20 Days. She is survived by a son, Randy Ward and wife Becky of Dyersburg, TN; three grandchildren, Kirstie McCormick and husband Terry of Adamsville, TN, Edie Barnett and husband Matt of Jackson, TN, Chad Ward and wife Alana of Clarksville, TN; eight great grandchildren, Ali Butler of Jackson, TN, Elle Catherine McCormick of Adamsville, TN, Samantha McCormick of Adamsville, TN. Jackson McCormick of Adamsville, TN, Avery McCormick of Adamsville, TN, Maggie Ward of Clarksville, TN, Price Barnett of Jackson, TN, Becca Barnett of Jackson, TN; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by her husband James L. "Buddy" Ward; a son, Al Ward; a daughter-in-law Che Chee Ward; and a brother, J.L Gilchrist.

A Graveside Service will be held on January 28, 2021 at the Gilchrist Cemetery in Adamsville, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church.

The family is requesting anyone attending the graveside service to please wear masks and observe social distancing guidelines.