Vingie Lee Ward

Vingie Lee Ham. and her twin brother, Virgil, were born July 16th, 1922 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They were the son and daughter of Charles Ham and Opal Ramey.

In 1925, the family, which also included two older sisters, Oma and Lelia, moved to Jennings, Oklahoma. Vingie was raised in Jennings and graduated from Jennings High School in 1939.

Shortly after graduation from high school, Vingie married A. D. Ward on June 10th, 1939 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. For most of Vingieís life, the couple made their home in Jennings. For approximately 20 years, they owned and operated the Jennings Hardware Store and Feed Store. After selling those businesses, Vingie did the accounting work for her sonís business, until she was no longer able to do so.

Vingie helped start and was a member of the Grace Gospel Church and faithfully attended there until she was no longer able to do so. She loved reading and studying the Bible and attending church events and revivals. Vingieís life revolved around her church and her family, and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Vingie passed away on Monday, March 26th, 2007 at the Cleveland Area Hospital, at the age of 84 years, 8 months and 10 days. She is survived by her husband of nearly sixty-eight years, A. D. Ward of the home in Jennings; children, Sandra Patton and Randy Ward of Jennings; four grandchildren, Angela McNeill, Joe Ward, Cherami Thomas and Jeremy Ward; six great grandchildren, Dakota and Randi Rochelle Ward, Katlyn and Makayla McNeill, and Saxon and Ashton Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Opal; two sisters, Oma and Lelia Patton and her twin brother, Virgil Ham.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 at the Grace Gospel Church in Jennings with Reverend Casey Muse officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of the Chapman-Black Funeral Home at the Jennings Cemetery.