Grace S. (Scott) Ward

Grace S. Ward, 88, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 6:09 pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

She was born on January 20, 1936, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to Walter D. and Elizabeth (Moore) Scott. She married Robert S. Ward on July 3, 1959 in Stoneboro, PA. He passed away on October 28, 1996.

Surviving are her children, Thomas (Mary Jane) Ward of Warrensburg, IL, Jeffrey (Betsy) Ward of Westerly, RI, Wendy Ward of Peoria, IL, Gary (Wendy) Ward of Santa Clara, CA, and Sean (John Zepeda) Ward of Indianapolis, IN; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; siblings, Robert (Dorothy) Scott of Greenville, PA, Ruth Williams of Newark, DE, John Scott of Greenville, PA, and Lee (Marjie) Scott of East Palestine, OH; and sister-in-law, Judith Drew of Creve Coeur, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Mary Jean Clark, and brothers Walter Scott, Jr. and George Scott.

Grace was a member of Richwoods Christian Church in Peoria. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School at various churches and was involved in women's community bible studies for many years. She enjoyed reading and gardening and was an avid baker and cook. She was a proud grandma and great-grandma.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel with Reverend Marty Hunt officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service time, also on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hickory Point Cemetery in Metamora. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Alzheimer's Association, 614 West Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614 or to Esther House, a service through Pathway Ministries, 6847 North Allen Road, Peoria, IL 61614. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

Alzheimer's Association
614 West Glen Avenue, Peoria IL 61614
Web: http://www.alz.org

Esther Hours, a Service through Pathway Ministries
6847 North Allen Road, Peoria IL 61614