of Damascus, AR
March 19, 1951 - November 24, 2019
Thelma Ruth Brittain Ward, 68, of Damascus, passed away peacefully, November 24, 2019. She was born March 19, 1951 in Winterset, Iowa to the late Dow John and Dortha Juanita Brittain. Thelma retired after over 30 years at the VA Hospital. She was a longtime member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Clinton; where she was song leader and organist. Thelma enjoyed reading and the Razorbacks especially basketball. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Audous Eugene ''Gene'' Ward and brother, Robert Gene Shoesmith.
Thelma is survived by her daughter, Jeri Michelle Ward (Paul) Munnerlyn of Austin, AR, grandson, Justin (Sara) Munnerlyn of Cabot, AR, sister, Clara Elizabeth Garrett, two brothers, Roger Denton Shoesmith and Austin Frank Brittain, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Rosary will begin at 6:00 PM and be followed by Visitation until 8:00PM Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 4, 2019. at St Jude Catholic Church in Clinton, AR with Father Luke Womack officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Mt. Cemetery in Damascus, Arkansas.
The Family asks that instead of flowers donations be made to http://www.alzark.org/give/ and that everyone please wear their Razorback gear or her favorite color blue to services.
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5 Condolence(s)
Marsha Miller
Thursday, April 23, 2020
I was a high school classmate of Thelma's and only recently received word of her passing. We missed her at our 50th class reunion in October of 2019.I also rode the bus with her. I admired her intelligence, her skill on the basketball court and her musical talent. She was a sweet person who left us too soon. Rest in peace, my friend.
Diane Helm
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Jeri, so sorry to hear about your Mom. I have good memories of Gene and T.R. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa Kuykendall
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
We have great memories of Gene & Thelma. Praying for peace for you during this time.
Thad and Ruth Gray
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Justin and Sara, We were so sad to learn of the passing of Justin’s grandmother. I know how much she must have loved Justin, as I know it from experience. Enjoy those memories and keep them close to your heart. Our love to you both.
Debby Felton
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Sweet Thelma. She was an incredibly smart woman, and loved her family dearly. So sorry she left us way too soon.