Doris Morgan Ward

DORIS MORGAN WARD, 88, passed peacefully from this earthly realm to a joyous heavenly welcome late Fri., April 22, 2016. She was born in Little Rock, Ark., January 10, 1928 to John and Ruth Morgan. After graduation from Joe T. Robinson High School, she attended Baptist Hospital School of Nursing where she received her degree as a registered nurse beginning a long career serving others in the nursing profession. She worked for 10 years in a private medical practice with Doctors Sparks and McClain. Subsequently, she worked briefly at Baptist Hospital, Little Rock, before accepting a position as school nurse for the Little Rock School District where she worked for 24 years until retiring in 1990. During her tenure there, she gave her loving care to many young students and was able to be active in her daughter's upbringing and school activities. In addition to her parents, Ms. Ward was preceded in death by husband of 37 years, Levi Dale Ward; sister, Frances Touchard; brother, John Morgan and daughter, DeAnn Morgan Clouse. Immediate survivors include sisters, Dorothy Horne, Little Rock, Jean Stockwell and husband Gene, Westminster, Calif.; granddaughter, Morgan Clouse; son-in-law Perry Clouse of Tampa, Fla. and nieces and nephews. Ms. Ward's life was a life devoted to serving and loving others. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for over 50 years where she was active in several of the church's ministries. She was a member of the Gideon's Auxiliary, Garden Club, and Sewing Club. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff and friends at Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation for the kindness and loving care extended to Ms. Ward during her residency there over the past two years. Celebration of Life services are set for 11 a.m., Wed., April 27, 2016 in the Chapel at Immanuel Baptist Church, Little Rock with visitation one hour prior to the service. A private family internment will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Seniors Ministry Program, Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackleford, Little Rock, Ark., Gideons International, or a favorite charity. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.