Helen Ward Wilson, 94

CRISFIELD - Helen Ward Wilson, died Monday, March 2, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. She was 94. Born in Crisfield on Dec. 12, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Isaac and Marie Adams Ward. Her husband, John W. Wilson, preceded her in death on April 8, 1966. She worked 31 years at the former Briddell's Company and 21 years as a CNA at the Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home, both in Crisfield. She held memberships with Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, where she was active in the United Methodist Women, and the Stanley Cochrane Post 16 American Legion Auxiliary, both Crisfield. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Stella Ward on Aug. 14, 1997; and four brothers, Bill Ward on Jan. 13, 2008, John Irving Ward on Sept. 28, 1941, Clyde Ward on Aug. 25, 1971, and Gordon Thomas Ward on April 15, 2005. She is survived by two sisters, Mabel Twigg and husband, Benjamin, of Pittsville, and Nell Bennett of Mardela Springs; one brother, Jackie Ward of Crisfield; two sisters-in-law, Ada Ward and Lonnie Ward, both of Crisfield; two special friends, Sharon Byrd of Eden and Cindy Marshall of Crisfield; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. The Rev. Terry Riggin officiated. Urn interment was in Crisfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to be sent to Mt. Pleasant U.M. Church, 39 W. Main St., Crisfield, MD 21817. Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com.