Addleia Ward, 88, passed peacefully on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born January 13, 1928 in Jackson County, Florida, the daughter of the late Claude and Lois Darden Nichols. Also remembered is her husband, Jim Ward and brother, Jimmy Ray Patrick who preceded Addleia in death.

Addleia is survived by her daughter, Sandra Green and her husband, Robert, who Addleia made her home with for the past five years. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by her grandchildren, Dennis Green, Janet Green and Penny Lynn Howard; great grandsons, Cody and Wesley; sisters, Billie Cunningham, Bobbie Quilling, Linda Smith and Dolie Edwards; brothers, Johnny Nichols and Thurman Nichols; and many extended family and friends.

Not only was Addleia a loving wife, but a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend who joyfully shared with others all of her life. Being a great cook, she was noted for her pound cakes topped with pudding. Addleia's sweet, sweet spirit is cherished and will be missed.

A memorial service will be at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Riley's Creek Baptist Church with The Rev. Jim Herchenhahn officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.