Madeline Dale Ward

Madeline Dale Ward daughter of the late Louise and Clarence wad, was born on March 9, 1953 in Gloucester, Virginia Madeline affectionately known as Maddie departed this earth on November 19, 2025 after a lengthy illness. As a young child she confessed her faith in Christ and joined Zion Hill Baptist Church where she worshipped with her family every Sunday In 1972, she graduated from Gloucester High School where she excelled in many different sports. Field Hockey, Basket ball and Softball just to name a few, she went on to attend Rappahannock Community College where she earned an associate's degree in education. In 1976, Maddie joined the United States Army, During her time there she earned the rank as a 4th class Specialist. After her departure from the Army Madeline continued her career as a teacher with Kennedy Krieger before becoming ill. Madeline and her sisters were travelers. On every road trip she always made sure to have to have her sewing machine along for the ride Madeline loved sewing and creating personalize pieces. Spending tine with her children and grandchildren was a favorite past time She even tried her best to get some of them to take on her sewing trait. Madeline loved it so much she created a business out if it . “MDW Creations-The Crafter with the magic Touch” from Pillows and Dresses to Cards and Jewelry. Her specialized items and garments smiles and lifted friends and family members hearts throughout her years She also liked to cook; Her Homemade Rolls and Mac and Cheese hit throughout the family. When asked to share the recipe she said “Nope I'm taking it with me. And that She DID. The memory of flavors, her children an grandchildren will forever cherish. Madeline was preceded in death by her parents Louise and Clarence Ward, four brothers Carl, Ned, Paul, and Reginald Ward, One sister Sadie Ward . She leaves to cherish in her memory One daughter LaRissa (Latia) Woodard, Two Sons Christopher West and Brandon West, Sr. Two Brothers Clarence ( Joyce) and Jimmy (Helen), Four Sisters Shela, Juanita, Elaine (William) and Ophelia (Tyrone). Ten Grandchildren Aryonna, Christopher Jr., Camren, Christyan, Brandon, Jr. Heaven, Trentton, Nasir, Darnell and Brielle. Four great-grandchildren Nolan, Kayson, Kristan, and Logan. One God-Daughter Wendy Cook, One aunt Bertha Burrell and a Host of Family and Friends. A Special Thank You To Mrs. Marine Beaubrun of Autumn Lake Nursing Home. “To Live in the Hearts We Leave Behind, Is To Die but to Continue on and Live”

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Madeline Dale Ward

March 9, 1953 - November 19, 2025