(jreatMemories Pa{{6earers Family and Friends ~fower Jlttemfants Family and Friends !21.cknowfecfgements In as much as the burden of our sorrow could be enlightened, you have done so with your steadfast vigils, your unfailing loyalties, your quiet prayers and other acts of kindness. For this, the family is eternally grateful. May God's grace be with you. ~~ Li) b7-L/~%- 11 70 @ cvtJC, ~ Cefebration %e Life Of flJebra Jean WardJac~on MURRAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Cascade Chapel (404) 349-3000 kr~l .,.ue~ ~ quality printing & graphics 404.755.0965 Friday, March 31, 2006 11:00 am (jreater Mount Pfeasant tJJaptist Cliurch 3150 Dogwood Drive Hapeville, Georgia Obituary Debra Jean Ward was born on November 10, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia to Reverend John and Martha Ward. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Macedonia Baptist Church, Toledo Ohio. She later moved back to Atlanta and joined Old Mountain Top Baptist Church in Winston, Georgia under the leadership of Pastor John Ward. She later joined Greater Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Hapeville Georgia under the leadership of Pastor John Ward (now Pastor Emeritus) and Pastor James Pullin. Debra loved Gospel music. She was a member of the W.J. Jones Memorial Choir and the Senior Choir. One of her favorite songs was "God Is". Debra also served as advisor to the Junior Ushers. Debra's first employment after returning to Atlanta was with the C&S Bank. Just prior to her death, she was employed with KS&B Cabinet Mart where she worked for many years planning, designing and placing cabinets in many homes throughout the city of Atlanta and State of Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana. She was also a Melaleuca Distributor. Debra departed this life on March 25, 2006 at South Fulton Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. She leaves to cherish her memories her parents, Reverend John and Martha Ward; her daughter, Michelle Jackson; her son, Sean Jackson; her grandchildren, Kenyanna and Brittany Jackson; three sisters, Janice Ward, Trudy Ward and Cathy (John) Waters; two brothers, Michael Ward and Reginald Ward; one niece, Kashia Ward; three nephews, Brian Wikinson, Christopher Waters and Thomas Jones; a great aunt, Midred Gunn and a host of aunts, cousins and many friends. Debra displayed her love for others wherever she traveled an.d was loved by many. She will continue to be loved always. .9L City Ca[fetf Jieaven 'Wiiere tlie streets are paveawitft qoU 9{p more crging, pain or sorrow r.Butjoy, peace, happiness, andriclies unto{{. fJJiere wi{[6e singing anisfwuting (jforg an4!Jlonor to Sweet jesus Lam6 of (joa Wlien a{{Saints, J1lngefs1 aruf!Jleaven, procfaim (jforify ant!!Jlonor we MOIJnifg your:Jlo(y 9{flme Praises to tlie Lamb of r;;oa Wfw for our Sins was Sfain 'To ransom our soufs 6ac{ to (joa again Was Crucified, r:Bfetf am aiet on Ca{varg Conquered aea~ !Jle[[and tftegrave !l{etfeemea us back to fiim as fiis own lJJirouoli liis precious 6footf, we are free .9ltu{tfwse wfw fiave acceptdliim .9lS tlieir LoraaniSavior WiffLive witli jesus Cnrist !forever In a city caffea!Jleaven tftrougfwut ttemitg fJJy: Marg Pfiiffips Mattud oir Rev. Pastor of First Comfort B Solo: Rev Pastor of Woods Memorial Poem Michelle Jackson, Daughter Acknowledgements Postl