Millie Faye Ward of Buchanan Dam, Texas passed away at the age of 96 surrounded by loved ones in her home. Graveside services will be held, July 10, 2019 at Austin Memorial Park in Austin, Texas.
Millie is survived by her granddaughter Starla Hicks and fiancé Jared Dishman, their children Kaleigh and Garrett Hicks and Noah Dishman. She also leaves behind Peggy Ward, her daughter Lisa and husband Joe Luton, daughters Amber Knippa, husband Clay and their daughter Kate; and Maryann Rubio, husband Jordan and their son Luke; as well as numerous nephews and their families. Millie also leaves behind a dear and close friend, June Payne, who stood by her side for many years and through her final moments. June was always a topic of conversation and someone Millie truly loved.
Millie came from the original Tow family that formed the town of Tow, Texas. She was a major contributor to the Lakeshore Library in Buchanan Dam; she, along with her son Randall purchased and donated the land for the Tow Cemetery, she always donated to the Tow Volunteer Fire Department, as well as the overall community. Millie worked and was part of one of the original Tow Ranches recognized by the Family Land and Heritage Program in 2001.
Millie was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Forest (Cotton) Ward; their two sons Vernon Ray and Randall Dean Ward; her parents Ella May Tow Johnson and James Harvey Johnson; siblings JT Johnson and Barbara Allen.
Millie enjoyed spending quality time with her family, extended family and close friends. Millie loved ranching and being around her cows and kitty cats. She shared amazing stories and truly lived an amazing and blessed life.
Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home and Cremation Services, July 9, 2019.
Millie is survived by her granddaughter Starla Hicks and fiancé Jared Dishman, their children Kaleigh and Garrett Hicks and Noah Dishman. She also leaves behind Peggy Ward, her daughter Lisa and husband Joe Luton, daughters Amber Knippa, husband Clay and their daughter Kate; and Maryann Rubio, husband Jordan and their son Luke; as well as numerous nephews and their families. Millie also leaves behind a dear and close friend, June Payne, who stood by her side for many years and through her final moments. June was always a topic of conversation and someone Millie truly loved.
Millie came from the original Tow family that formed the town of Tow, Texas. She was a major contributor to the Lakeshore Library in Buchanan Dam; she, along with her son Randall purchased and donated the land for the Tow Cemetery, she always donated to the Tow Volunteer Fire Department, as well as the overall community. Millie worked and was part of one of the original Tow Ranches recognized by the Family Land and Heritage Program in 2001.
Millie was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Forest (Cotton) Ward; their two sons Vernon Ray and Randall Dean Ward; her parents Ella May Tow Johnson and James Harvey Johnson; siblings JT Johnson and Barbara Allen.
Millie enjoyed spending quality time with her family, extended family and close friends. Millie loved ranching and being around her cows and kitty cats. She shared amazing stories and truly lived an amazing and blessed life.
Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home and Cremation Services, July 9, 2019.
Millie Faye Ward of Buchanan Dam, Texas passed away at the age of 96 surrounded by loved ones in her home. Graveside services will be held, July 10, 2019 at Austin Memorial Park in Austin, Texas.
Millie is survived by her granddaughter Starla Hicks and fiancé Jared Dishman, their children Kaleigh and Garrett Hicks and Noah Dishman. She also leaves behind Peggy Ward, her daughter Lisa and husband Joe Luton, daughters Amber Knippa, husband Clay and their daughter Kate; and Maryann Rubio, husband Jordan and their son Luke; as well as numerous nephews and their families. Millie also leaves behind a dear and close friend, June Payne, who stood by her side for many years and through her final moments. June was always a topic of conversation and someone Millie truly loved.
Millie came from the original Tow family that formed the town of Tow, Texas. She was a major contributor to the Lakeshore Library in Buchanan Dam; she, along with her son Randall purchased and donated the land for the Tow Cemetery, she always donated to the Tow Volunteer Fire Department, as well as the overall community. Millie worked and was part of one of the original Tow Ranches recognized by the Family Land and Heritage Program in 2001.
Millie was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Forest (Cotton) Ward; their two sons Vernon Ray and Randall Dean Ward; her parents Ella May Tow Johnson and James Harvey Johnson; siblings JT Johnson and Barbara Allen.
Millie enjoyed spending quality time with her family, extended family and close friends. Millie loved ranching and being around her cows and kitty cats. She shared amazing stories and truly lived an amazing and blessed life.
Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home and Cremation Services, July 9, 2019.
Millie is survived by her granddaughter Starla Hicks and fiancé Jared Dishman, their children Kaleigh and Garrett Hicks and Noah Dishman. She also leaves behind Peggy Ward, her daughter Lisa and husband Joe Luton, daughters Amber Knippa, husband Clay and their daughter Kate; and Maryann Rubio, husband Jordan and their son Luke; as well as numerous nephews and their families. Millie also leaves behind a dear and close friend, June Payne, who stood by her side for many years and through her final moments. June was always a topic of conversation and someone Millie truly loved.
Millie came from the original Tow family that formed the town of Tow, Texas. She was a major contributor to the Lakeshore Library in Buchanan Dam; she, along with her son Randall purchased and donated the land for the Tow Cemetery, she always donated to the Tow Volunteer Fire Department, as well as the overall community. Millie worked and was part of one of the original Tow Ranches recognized by the Family Land and Heritage Program in 2001.
Millie was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Forest (Cotton) Ward; their two sons Vernon Ray and Randall Dean Ward; her parents Ella May Tow Johnson and James Harvey Johnson; siblings JT Johnson and Barbara Allen.
Millie enjoyed spending quality time with her family, extended family and close friends. Millie loved ranching and being around her cows and kitty cats. She shared amazing stories and truly lived an amazing and blessed life.
Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home and Cremation Services, July 9, 2019.
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