Mrs. Edgar Ward, 61, Has Died, May 20, 1924

Mrs. Ward Passed Away at Hospital. . . Well Known East Durham Woman Died after One Day’s Illness

Mrs. Edgar Ward, aged 61, died Monday evening at 6:30 o’clock at Watts hospital following an illness of only one day from some unknown cause.

Her death came as a distinct shock to her many friends. Sunday evening she was taken suddenly ill at her home in East Durham and was immediately rushed to Watts hospital where medical aid was summoned. Death followed just 24 hours later.

The deceased was for many years a resident of East Durham and always was held in the highest esteem and reverence by those who knew her. She was a member of the East Durham Baptist church and took an active part in its work for many years. Her husband preceded her to the grave a few months ago.

Surviving her are two sisters, Mrs. W.B. Hopson of Dunn and Miss Sallie Steel of East Durham, and other relatives and many friends.

Pending the receipt of information regarding the arrival of relatives in the city, the funeral arrangements not been made.

From the front page 12 of the Durham Morning Herald, May 20, 1924