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Ellen Sims Ard
March 24, 2014
Mrs. Ellen “Sims” Ard, 92, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Pensacola.
Mrs. Ard was a native of Huxford and a resident of McDavid since 1944. Mrs. Ard was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She loved to sew and quilt and attended the Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. Husband of 52 years, Luther Ard and all her siblings precedes her in death.
She is survived by his two sons, Albert Ard of McDavid and Melvin Ard of McDavid; one daughter, Janet Walker of McDavid; seven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Nathan Brown officiating.
Burial will follow at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Chancery, Wes Chancery, Tyler Walker, Ryan Walker, A.J. Walker and Michael Floyd.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Steadham, Danny Steadham, Jeff Steadham, Dalton Steadham, Lee Jernigan and Alfred Jernigan.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Covenant Hospice Inpatient Residence.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
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4 Responses to “Ellen Sims Ard”
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I work with Logan and I adore her. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers from my heart to yours….we lost our Mom a few years ago…….you will always miss her but I promise you… she is still with you everyday. been a while since we have seen one another but memories are always with us…God bless each of you..God’s mercy and grace is always enough to carry us thru..Love to each of you…your friend… Betty
Al, Melvin, sorry for the loss of your mother. Mothers are very special people and I know you will miss her greatly. Write down your memories of your mom, can’t do it in one sitting and share them with other family members.
Your memories will bless others as well as you being blessed by their as they share with you.
Ellen was a great lady.She had a very positive influence on a lot of lives. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. My prayers are with you all.