Dorothy Patriel (Hogan) Ward passed from this world on the evening of May 1, 2019 at the age of 97.
Dorothy was born in Pilot Point, Texas on December 22, 1921 to Cas Edgar Hogan and Cleo Katherine (Lollar) Hogan. Her family settled in Gainesville Texas on Truelove Street. She attended Gainesville High School and played girls basketball. After graduating from High School, she continued to live and work in Gainesville, Texas.
She met the love of her life, William (Bill) Nicholas Ward, on January 11, 1943 when he traveled across the Red River on a weekend pass from Army Camp House, Oklahoma City. After a 15-month, long distance courtship, “Bill” proposed. Dorothy traveled by train to Baltimore Maryland to marry. First Stop, Fort George G Meade where her “Bill” was now stationed while serving in the United States Army.
They were married on June 24, 1944, at Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church at the Washington Monument in Baltimore, Maryland. After World War II their life together took them many places for work ultimately landing them in Dallas, Texas in 1960.
Dorothy lost her beloved husband in 1962 to his untimely death leaving her to raise and support her two young boys. She worked long hours, six days a week for many years in the Dry Cleaning and Laundry business until her retirement in 1987. During her retirement years she began to read more and especially loved biographies and old classics. She was the best role model a boy could have. She taught us about responsibility, hard work, honesty, money management but most of all, manners. Yes sir, no sir, yes ma’am, no ma’am, please and thank you and that your handshake is your word, your promise and your signature was your integrity.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Cas and Cleo Hogan (Gainesville, TX), her husband William Nicholas “Bill” Ward, her oldest Son, William Robert “Bob” Ward and Grandson, Mike Ward.
She is survived by her son Craig (Deanna) Ward, Logan UT, her daughter in law Kaye Ward, Mesa, AZ, 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home, 1204 E. California St, Gainesville, TX 76240. Funeral services will be held on May 10, 2019, at 12:00 o’clock at Meador Funeral Home and officiated by Rev. Scott Ward (Grandson).
Visitation will be held the hour prior to the service.
Graveside service will be conducted at Fairview Cemetery, 710 Fair Ave., Gainesville, Texas 76240 immediately following the funeral service.
The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Gardens of Allen, TX for their compassionate care of Dorothy where she resided over the last several years.
Meme was always smiling and loving having family and friends around. She will be missed sorely. Her loss will leave a large void in many people’s hearts.
Meme always had a smile on her face. She loved having family and friends around. Her passing will leave a very large hole in many people’s hearts. She will be sorely missed.
I’m positive that Dorothy is sitting by the Lord’s side. Loved by many, missed by all!
She must’ve been an amazing woman to raise such a great son. We are thinking of you and your family, Craig. We love you and Deanna. Sending our prayers and love to you.
My thoughts and prayers, and as always, my love , I send to the Ward Family.
I loved sharing our Birthday together. She was an extremely sweet, funny and especially happy person. Always full of life.
Craig, even though we didn’t know your mom, her obituary tells of a very wonderful person whose life touched so many people. She did very well raising a wonderful well mannered, thoughtful and loving son. It is good knowing she is with our precious Lord. God bless you Craig and Deanna. Love and prayers, Bob and Tomme Camp.
When I was a little girl I marveled at the pretty things in Meme’s house. I thought it was so glamorous that her favorite color was gold! We enjoyed looking at her old black and white photos – thinking she looked just like a movie star. She dressed my Dad like a little Dapper Dan when he was a young boy, so handsome! The woman had great style. She was a modern woman in that she was a working woman, and it made an impression on my young mind. I cherish the memories of my lovely Grandmother.
To All The Ward Family, Sending Our Deepest Sympathy and Prayers. May you all find Comfort in your Memories of times spent with Dorothy Ward and in Prayers. She was a Loving, True Lady, a fine Person. We met at Bob and Kaye’s Wedding. We fell in love with her instantly. Our Thoughts and Prayers will be with All of you, tomorrow. She is at Peace now…
Jack and Jackie (Roberta, Kaye’s Sister), Jenni, Laurie & Sarah Smith