Holly Alexandra Ward, born September 5th, 2007 went home to be with the Lord on October 16th 2024 at the age of 17.  Holly, was strong in faith, a beautiful soul, a loving daughter and sister.  She brought sunshine to our lives and had a laugh to light up the room.  She had a quiet, sweet, gentle and joyful spirit that cared deeply for others.  She was a loyal friend and had a kind heart.  She was so smart and had an incredible work ethic.  She was creative, artistic and could sing like an angel. She loved stuffed animals, funny things, playing games, talking with her brother, friends, music, drawing, swinging, animals and all things soft, fuzzy and warm.  She was active at church singing and was on the Missions Team. She was a Girl Scout for 11 years, earning the bronze award, silver award and was working towards her gold award.  She was so loved by those around her.  Though she faced so many trials, she  didn't complain and loved life through it all.  She was the bravest and strongest person we know.  Words fail to describe just how special and precious she was because the gift of having her in our lives is immeasurable. She is resting now in heaven with the eternal love and presence of Jesus. Our time with her was short, but we got to watch her grow up into a beautiful young lady and we'll meet her there someday.

Holly is survived by mother, Annette Ward, father Gregory Ward and brother, Taylor Ward of the home.  Grandparents, Alton and Shirley Taylor of Boone and Gene and Betty Ward of Bethel. Aunts and uncles, Steve and Amanda Ward of Zionville, Sandra Muller of Hickory and George and Kimberly Shroyer of Chatham Illinois.

Services will be held on Sunday, October 20th at Bethel Baptist Church located at 123 Mountain Dale Rd, Vilas NC.  The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 with funeral service to follow at 4:00.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, Online donations can be made in memory of Holly through Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Mail in donations can be sent to either of our local chapter offices listed below or the main Gift Processing Center in AZ listed on the form. A form is not required if mailing in a donation provided there is a note referencing "in memory of Holly Ward CWNC Chapter" Triad Office Address: 6522 Airport Center Drive, Greensboro, NC 27409 or Charlotte Office Address: 6324 Fairview Rd, Ste 500, Charlotte, NC 28210.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.